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Where is the Besaw family from?
You can see how Besaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Besaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Besaw families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Besaw's in USA. New York had the highest population of Besaw families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Besaw. 37% of Besaw men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Besaw women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Besaw were Mechanic and Housewife. .
Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Besaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Besaw in 1955 was 28, and 73 in 2004.