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Bessellieu Family History

Bessellieu 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: Desselle, Bissell, Beaulieu, Bessette, Borsellino, Teselle, Vessell

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Where is the Bessellieu family from?

You can see how Bessellieu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bessellieu family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bessellieu families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Bessellieu families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bessellieu's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Bessellieu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bessellieu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bessellieu ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bessellieu ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Bessellieu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bessellieu 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Bessellieu. 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 108 military records available for the last name Bessellieu. For the veterans among your Bessellieu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bessellieu lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bessellieu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bessellieu in 1963 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

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