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Bestler Family History

Bestler 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: Bester, Betler, Nestler, Besler, Bessler, Beutler, Beitler, Bentler

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Where is the Bestler family from?

You can see how Bestler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bestler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bestler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Bestler families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Bestler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bestler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bestler 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 Bestler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bestler. 24% of Bestler men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Bestler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bestler were Proprietor and 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
    24%
  • Manager
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Proprietor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Bestler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bestler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bestler 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Bestler. 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 600 military records available for the last name Bestler. For the veterans among your Bestler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bestler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Bestler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bestler in 1955 was 55, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bestler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bestler 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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