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Besserer Family History

Besserer 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: Besser, Bessler, Becherer, Besemer, Wesseler, Heisserer, Bessire

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Where is the Besserer family from?

You can see how Besserer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besserer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Besserer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Besserer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Besserer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Besserer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besserer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Besserer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Besserer. 100% of Besserer men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Besserer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besserer 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Besserer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 518 military records available for the last name Besserer. For the veterans among your Besserer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besserer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Besserer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Besserer in 1963 was 77, and 75 in 2003.

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