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Beshon Family History

Beshon 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: Besson, Deshon, Beson, Bishop, Benson, Beaston, Boston, Belton

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Where is the Beshon family from?

You can see how Beshon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beshon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Beshon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Beshon family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beshon's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Beshon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beshon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Beshon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beshon. 60% of Beshon men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Beshon women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beshon were Office Work and Nurse. .

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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
    60%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Office Work
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
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What Beshon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Beshon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beshon 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Beshon. 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 21 military records available for the last name Beshon. For the veterans among your Beshon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beshon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Beshon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Beshon in 1968 was 69, and 93 in 2000.

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