Besig Family History

Besig Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Bisig, Basil, Best, Berg, Feig, Bein, Bedi, Belin, Beste, Benis

2,000 record(s) for Besig

532	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
150	Military Records
122	Immigration Records
715	Census and Voter Lists
592	Member Trees

Where is the Besig family from?

You can see how Besig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Besig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Besig families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Besig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Besig families in 1880.

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

What did your Besig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Besig. 34% of Besig men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Besig women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Besig were Knitter and Teacher.

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

Laborer

34%

Farm operator

17%

Private

17%

Knitter

17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housewife

50%

Teacher

50%

What Besig family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 715 census records available for the last name Besig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besig census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 122 immigration records available for the last name Besig. 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 150 military records available for the last name Besig. For the veterans among your Besig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Besig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Besig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Besig in 1962 was 70, and 81 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besig 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.