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Bestland Family History

Bestland 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: Westland, Berland, Hetland, Belland, Westlund, Netland, Bergland

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Where is the Bestland family from?

You can see how Bestland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bestland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bestland families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Bestland families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bestland's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bestland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bestland 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 Bestland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bestland. 62% of Bestland men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%

What Bestland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 758 census records available for the last name Bestland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bestland 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Bestland. 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 79 military records available for the last name Bestland. For the veterans among your Bestland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bestland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bestland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bestland in 1963 was 78, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bestland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bestland 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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