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Besetzny Family History

Besetzny 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: Beetz, Beeton, Bistany, Best, Beaston, Keeton, Boston, Westby, Beets

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Where is the Besetzny family from?

You can see how Besetzny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besetzny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Besetzny family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Besetzny's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Besetzny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besetzny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Besetzny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Besetzny. 100% of Besetzny men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Besetzny women worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Besetzny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Besetzny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besetzny 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Besetzny. 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 10 military records available for the last name Besetzny. For the veterans among your Besetzny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besetzny lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Besetzny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Besetzny in 1963 was 73, and 83 in 1999.

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