Bessem Family History

Bessem 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: Besser, Bessey, Besse, Bessel, Messer, Kessel, Jesse, Bester, Bussey, Tesser

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
6	Military Records
59	Immigration Records
58	Census and Voter Lists
169	Member Trees

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Where is the Bessem family from?

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

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bessem 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 58 census records available for the last name Bessem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bessem 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Bessem. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bessem. For the veterans among your Bessem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bessem lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Bessem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bessem in 1985 was 70, and 95 in 1997.

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Bessem Surname Meaning

Where is the Bessem family from?

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What is the average Bessem lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Bessem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bessem in 1985 was 70, and 95 in 1997.

Bessem Family History

Bessem Surname Meaning

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Bessem Surname Meaning

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Where is the Bessem family from?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Bessem lifespan?

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