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Besteda Family History

Besteda 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: Beseda, Bester, Beste, Bastedo, Best, Seda, Tester, Pester, Breda

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Where is the Besteda family from?

You can see how Besteda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besteda family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Besteda families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Besteda's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Besteda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besteda 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 Besteda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Besteda. 100% of Besteda men worked as a Tailor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tailor
    100%

What Besteda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Besteda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besteda 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Besteda. 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 5 military records available for the last name Besteda. For the veterans among your Besteda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besteda lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Besteda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Besteda in 1970 was 82, and 97 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Besteda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besteda 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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