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Bessoff Family History

Bessoff 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: Benshoff, Beloff, Kossoff, Besson, Besso, Bishoff, Benhoff, Benson, Neuhoff, Egloff

51	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
5	Military Records
8	Immigration Records
20	Census and Voter Lists
146	Member Trees

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Where is the Bessoff family from?

You can see how Bessoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bessoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bessoff family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bessoff's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Bessoff families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bessoff 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 20 census records available for the last name Bessoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bessoff 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bessoff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 5 military records available for the last name Bessoff. For the veterans among your Bessoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bessoff lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2000, in the United States, Bessoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bessoff in 1994 was 82, and 91 in 2000.

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Bessoff Surname Meaning

Where is the Bessoff family from?

What Bessoff family records will you find?

What is the average Bessoff lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2000, in the United States, Bessoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bessoff in 1994 was 82, and 91 in 2000.

Bessoff Family History

Bessoff Surname Meaning

230 record(s) for Bessoff

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Bessoff Surname Meaning

230 record(s) for Bessoff

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Where is the Bessoff family from?

What Bessoff family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Bessoff lifespan?

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