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Bestermann Family History

Bestermann 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: Westermann, Westerman, Ostermann, Hesterman, Esterman, Testerman

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Where is the Bestermann family from?

You can see how Bestermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bestermann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bestermann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bestermann families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bestermann's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bestermann families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Bestermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bestermann 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Bestermann. 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 19 military records available for the last name Bestermann. For the veterans among your Bestermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bestermann lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1993, in the United States, Bestermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bestermann in 1982 was 85, and 76 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bestermann 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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