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Bessire Family History

Bessire Surname Meaning

Swiss French: nickname from Old French bessire ‘handsome Sire’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bessire family from?

You can see how Bessire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bessire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bessire families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Bessire families living in Quebec. This was about 53% of all the recorded Bessire's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bessire families in 1911.
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What did your Bessire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bessire. 27% of Bessire men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Bessire women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bessire were Farming and Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bessire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bessire 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Bessire. 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 204 military records available for the last name Bessire. For the veterans among your Bessire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bessire lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bessire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bessire in 1961 was 57, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bessire 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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