Besemann Family History

Besemann Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Wesemann, Bermann, Beeman, Rosemann, Baseman, Bergmann, Seemann, Bethmann, Boseman, Behrmann

1,000 record(s) for Besemann

649	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
58	Military Records
55	Immigration Records
223	Census and Voter Lists
886	Member Trees

Where is the Besemann family from?

You can see how Besemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besemann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Besemann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Besemann families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Besemann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Besemann families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besemann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Besemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Besemann.

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

Farming

60%

Farm laborer

40%

What Besemann family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 223 census records available for the last name Besemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besemann census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 55 immigration records available for the last name Besemann. 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.

Military Records

There are 58 military records available for the last name Besemann. For the veterans among your Besemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Besemann lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Besemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Besemann in 1968 was 52, and 80 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besemann ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.