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Besz Family History

Besz 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: Best, Bess, Belz, Benz, Betz, Bell, Beck, Bean, Bear, Lenz

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Besz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besz 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Besz. 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 27 military records available for the last name Besz. For the veterans among your Besz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Besz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Besz in 1968 was 50, and 86 in 2003.

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