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Bezzant Family History

Bezzant Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bessent.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bezzant family from?

You can see how Bezzant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bezzant family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bezzant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Bezzant families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Bezzant's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Bezzant families in 1891.
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What did your Bezzant 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 Bezzant. 100% of Bezzant men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Bezzant 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%
  • Railway Clerk
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    8%

What Bezzant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bezzant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bezzant 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Bezzant. 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 167 military records available for the last name Bezzant. For the veterans among your Bezzant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bezzant lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Bezzant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bezzant in 1970 was 75, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bezzant 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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