Besnes Family History

Besnes 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: Benes, Besner, Berner, Barnes, Bester, Bene, Berkes, Baines, Bines, Beisner

41	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
1	Military Records
7	Immigration Records
23	Census and Voter Lists
2	Member Trees

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Where is the Besnes family from?

You can see how Besnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besnes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Besnes family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Besnes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Besnes families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besnes 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 Record

There are 23 census records available for the last name Besnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besnes 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Besnes. 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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Military Records

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

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What is the average Besnes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1977, in the United States, Besnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Besnes in 1965 was 82, and 89 in 1977.

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Besnes Surname Meaning

Where is the Besnes family from?

What Besnes family records will you find?

What is the average Besnes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1977, in the United States, Besnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Besnes in 1965 was 82, and 89 in 1977.

Besnes Family History

Besnes Surname Meaning

74 record(s) for Besnes

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Besnes Surname Meaning

74 record(s) for Besnes

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Where is the Besnes family from?

What Besnes family records will you find?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Besnes lifespan?

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