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Besanko Family History

Besanko Surname 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: Bosanko, Besancon, Benko, Banko, Sanko, Evanko, Bean, Bank, Banks

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Where is the Besanko family from?

You can see how Besanko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besanko family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Besanko families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Besanko families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Besanko's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Besanko families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besanko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 629 census records available for the last name Besanko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besanko 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Besanko. 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 33 military records available for the last name Besanko. For the veterans among your Besanko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besanko lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1983, in the United States, Besanko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Besanko in 1982 was 97, and 54 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besanko 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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