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Bestard Family History

Bestard Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bustard, Beard, Mustard, Bernard, Bester, Bossard, Lessard, Westgard

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Where is the Bestard family from?

You can see how Bestard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bestard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bestard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bestard family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bestard's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bestard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bestard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bestard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bestard. 84% of Bestard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    9%

What Bestard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bestard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bestard census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 598 immigration records available for the last name Bestard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 146 military records available for the last name Bestard. For the veterans among your Bestard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bestard lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Bestard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bestard in 1971 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bestard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bestard ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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