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Besosa Family History

Besosa 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: Pesola, Bess, Bedoya, Besse, Sessa, Ressa, Sosa, Lessa, Bussa, Besso

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Where is the Besosa family from?

You can see how Besosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besosa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Besosa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Besosa families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Besosa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Besosa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besosa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Besosa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Abogado was the top reported job for people in the USA named Besosa. 100% of Besosa men worked as an Abogado. .

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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

  • Abogado
    100%
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Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Besosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besosa 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Besosa. 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 141 military records available for the last name Besosa. For the veterans among your Besosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besosa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Besosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Besosa in 1963 was 68, and 76 in 2004.

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