Bessent Family History

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Bessent Name Meaning

English: from Middle English besant, the name of a gold coin (via Old French from Latin (nummus) byzantius, so called because it was first minted at Byzantium). The surname arose as a metonymic occupational name for a minter or moneyer or else as a nickname for a man who was considered to be rich or miserly.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Bassett, Bisset, Dessert, Besser, Beese, Nessen, Besson, Bessey

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Bessent Family Origin

Where is the Bessent family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Bessent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bessent family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bessent families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there were 5 Bessent families living in South Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bessent's in the USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Bessent families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bessent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Bessent Family Occupations

    What did your Bessent ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Bessent occupation in the USA was Farmer. 26% of Bessent's were Farmers. Farmer, Blacksmith and Clerk In Store were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Bessent. A less common occupation for the Bessent family was Farm Laborer.

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    • Farmer

      26%

    • Blacksmith

      5%

    • Clerk In Store

      5%

    • Farm Laborer

      5%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bessent ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Bessent Historical Records

    What Bessent family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bessent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bessent census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Bessent. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bessent. For the veterans among your Bessent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Bessent Life Expectancy

    What is the average Bessent lifespan?

    Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Bessent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Bessent in 1940 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bessent

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bessent 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.

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