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Bezel Family History

Bezel 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: Bezek, Bedel, Beel, Behel, Benzel, Bevel, Besel, Bell, Borel, Beer

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Where is the Bezel family from?

You can see how Bezel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bezel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bezel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Bezel families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bezel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bezel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bezel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bezel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bezel. 100% of Bezel men worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Bezel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bezel 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Bezel. 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 62 military records available for the last name Bezel. For the veterans among your Bezel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bezel lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Bezel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bezel in 1974 was 62, and 78 in 2001.

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