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Besier Family History

Besier 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: Bester, Besser, Besler, Bevier, Beier, Besner, Bosier, Berner, Beer

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Where is the Besier family from?

You can see how Besier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Besier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Besier families living in Michigan. This was about 30% of all the recorded Besier's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Besier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Besier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Besier. 60% of Besier men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Trucker
    40%
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Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Besier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besier 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Besier. 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 110 military records available for the last name Besier. For the veterans among your Besier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besier lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Besier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Besier in 1961 was 48, and 82 in 2003.

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