Bessenden Family History

Bessenden Surname Meaning

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47	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
2	Military Records
11	Immigration Records
43	Census and Voter Lists
108	Member Trees

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Where is the Bessenden family from?

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

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Census Record

There are 43 census records available for the last name Bessenden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bessenden 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bessenden. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bessenden. For the veterans among your Bessenden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Bessenden Family History

Bessenden Surname Meaning

211 record(s) for Bessenden

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Where is the Bessenden family from?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Bessenden lifespan?

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Bessenden Surname Meaning

211 record(s) for Bessenden

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Where is the Bessenden family from?

What Bessenden family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Bessenden lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bessenden family tree

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