Origins of the Besse surname
About the Besses
We have a total of 445 records for people with the last name Besse.
Find out more about your family in our records
Start your family history journey
Start free trial
“
I’ve managed to trace back to the mid-1700s! I can’t believe it! Utterly engrossing and I have uncovered some quite moving and heartbreaking stories attached to various ancestors. You don’t need any qualifications to start - just time patience, and some information.
SS
Stuart
Start your family tree
Trace your family back in time. Make new discoveries and see what other Findmypast family historians in our genealogy community have discovered about the Besses.
Sign up to get startedDelve deeper into the Besse family's history
Interesting facts about Besse
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Besse surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Besse first names?
John
Joseph
Mary
Elizabeth
Census records provide incredible detail on names, ages, marital statuses, occupations and more.
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
