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Bescan Family History

Bescan Name 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: Bean, Berman, Bressan, Belan, Beeman, Beran, Mesman, Belman, Bussan

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Where is the Bescan family from?

You can see how Bescan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bescan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bescan families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bescan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bescan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bescan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bescan ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bescan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Bescan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bescan 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bescan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Bescan. For the veterans among your Bescan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bescan lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1994, in the United States, Bescan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bescan in 1982 was 86, and 69 in 1994.

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