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Besting Family History

Besting 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: Beiting, Kesting, Basting, Keating, Hasting, Bustin, Geeting, Oosting

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Where is the Besting family from?

You can see how Besting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besting family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Besting families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Besting families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Besting's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Besting families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besting surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Besting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besting 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Besting. 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 24 military records available for the last name Besting. For the veterans among your Besting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besting lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1989, in the United States, Besting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Besting in 1972 was 79, and 67 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besting 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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