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Besche Family History

Besche 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: Wesche, Esche, Besch, Basche, Busche, Bosche, Becher, Bence, Bench

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Where is the Besche family from?

You can see how Besche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besche family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Besche families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Besche families living in Maryland. This was about 36% of all the recorded Besche's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Besche families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Besche ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Besche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besche 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Besche. 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 60 military records available for the last name Besche. For the veterans among your Besche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besche lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2001, in the United States, Besche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Besche in 1946 was 48, and 37 in 2001.

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