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Bestle Family History

Bestle 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: Beste, Bentle, Bustle, Estle, Nestle, Beadle, Best, Belle, Bentley

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Where is the Bestle family from?

You can see how Bestle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bestle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bestle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Bestle families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bestle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bestle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bestle 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 Bestle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bestle. 28% of Bestle men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Bestle women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Bestle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Bestle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bestle 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Bestle. 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 365 military records available for the last name Bestle. For the veterans among your Bestle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bestle lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bestle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bestle in 1958 was 40, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bestle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bestle 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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