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Besera Family History

Besera 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: Beseda, Beer, Beger, Bester, Bera, Sera, Basara, Oeser, Beery, Leser

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Where is the Besera family from?

You can see how Besera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Besera families living in California. This was about 80% of all the recorded Besera's in USA. California had the highest population of Besera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Besera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helpers On Farm was the top reported job for people in the USA named Besera. 100% of Besera women worked as a Helpers On Farm. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helpers On Farm
    100%
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Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Besera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besera 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Besera. 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 17 military records available for the last name Besera. For the veterans among your Besera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besera lifespan?

Average Besera life expectancy in 1991 was 98 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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