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Beseau Family History

Beseau 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: Bebeau, Buteau, Belleau, Besaw, Lebeau, Beau, Breslau, Reneau, Gereau

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Where is the Beseau family from?

You can see how Beseau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beseau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beseau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 8 Beseau families living in Michigan. This was about 53% of all the recorded Beseau's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Beseau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beseau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beseau ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beseau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beseau 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Beseau. 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 88 military records available for the last name Beseau. For the veterans among your Beseau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beseau lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Beseau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Beseau in 1966 was 77, and 85 in 2004.

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