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Bezzard Family History

Bezzard 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: Buzzard, Beard, Bernard, Bedard, Bellard, Bechard, Bozard, Blizzard

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Where is the Bezzard family from?

You can see how Bezzard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bezzard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bezzard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Bezzard families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Bezzard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bezzard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bezzard 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 Bezzard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Can Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bezzard. 100% of Bezzard men worked as a Can Labor.

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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

  • Can Labor
    100%

What Bezzard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Bezzard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bezzard 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bezzard. 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 26 military records available for the last name Bezzard. For the veterans among your Bezzard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bezzard lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Bezzard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bezzard in 1968 was 77, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bezzard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bezzard 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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