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Bezant Family History

Bezant Surname Meaning

see Bessant.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bezant family from?

You can see how Bezant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bezant family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bezant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Bezant families living in Suffolk. This was about 30% of all the recorded Bezant's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Bezant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bezant 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 Bezant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bezant. 100% of Bezant men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Bezant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Household Duties
    6%
  • Veterinary Student
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

What Bezant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bezant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bezant 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 619 immigration records available for the last name Bezant. 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 215 military records available for the last name Bezant. For the veterans among your Bezant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bezant lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Bezant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bezant in 1974 was 82, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bezant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bezant 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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