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Bestis Family History

Bestis 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: Bettis, Estis, Best, Beets, Bester, Mestas, Beste, Benis, Pettis

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Where is the Bestis family from?

You can see how Bestis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bestis family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Bestis families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Bestis's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Bestis families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bestis 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 Bestis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Textile Worker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bestis. 100% of Bestis women worked as a Textile Worker.

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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

  • Textile Worker
    100%

What Bestis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Bestis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bestis 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Bestis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bestis. For the veterans among your Bestis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bestis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1978, in the United States, Bestis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bestis in 1967 was 73, and 83 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bestis 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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