Bestervelt Family History

Bestervelt 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.

359	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
33	Military Records
14	Immigration Records
89	Census and Voter Lists
420	Member Trees

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Where is the Bestervelt family from?

You can see how Bestervelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bestervelt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Bestervelt families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bestervelt's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bestervelt families in 1920.

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Census Record

There are 89 census records available for the last name Bestervelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bestervelt 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bestervelt. 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 33 military records available for the last name Bestervelt. For the veterans among your Bestervelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bestervelt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Bestervelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bestervelt in 1970 was 69, and 85 in 2003.

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Bestervelt Surname Meaning

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What is the average Bestervelt lifespan?

Bestervelt Family History

Bestervelt Surname Meaning

915 record(s) for Bestervelt

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Where is the Bestervelt family from?

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Military Records

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What is the average Bestervelt lifespan?

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Bestervelt Surname Meaning

915 record(s) for Bestervelt

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Where is the Bestervelt family from?

What Bestervelt family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Bestervelt family history

What is the average Bestervelt lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bestervelt family tree

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