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Origins of the Besse surname

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We have a total number of 445 records for people with the last name Besse.

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Where do most Besses live?

In 1921, most Besses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Besses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 166 records for the Besse surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Besses most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Besses.

What are the most common Besse first names?

  • John
  • Joseph
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Besses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Besses in 1921
Cook

2

Dressmaker

2

Post Office Clerks

2

Wife

2

Builders Labourer

1

Common Male occupations for Besses in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

8

Agricultural Labourer

3

Able Seaman

2

Grocer

2

Mate

2

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