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Besterd Family History

Besterd 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: Bester, Tester, Pester, Better, Nester, Lester, Vester, Beste, Mester

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Where is the Besterd family from?

You can see how Besterd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besterd family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Besterd families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 18 Besterd families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Besterd's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Besterd families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Besterd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besterd 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Besterd. 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 4 military records available for the last name Besterd. For the veterans among your Besterd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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