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Bescript Family History

Bescript 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: Beecroft, Seacrist, Becraft, Secrist, Best, Beatrice, Benedict

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Where is the Bescript family from?

You can see how Bescript families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bescript family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bescript families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bescript's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bescript families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bescript surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bescript ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Bescript. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bescript 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bescript. 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 52 military records available for the last name Bescript. For the veterans among your Bescript ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bescript lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Bescript life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bescript in 1970 was 68, and 83 in 2004.

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