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Origins of the Bessemer surname

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About the Bessemers

We have a total number of 146 records for people with the last name Bessemer.

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Where do most Bessemers live?

In 1921, most Bessemers lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Bessemers

How common is your surname?

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

We have 112 records for the Bessemer surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.

Who were Bessemers most likely to marry?

Jenkinses

&

Arents

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Bessemers.

What are the most common Bessemer first names?

  • Henry
  • John
  • Mary
  • Helen

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Common jobs for Bessemers

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

Common Female occupations for Bessemers in 1921
At School

1

General Servant Domestic

1

Living On Her Own Means

1

Living On Own Means

1

None

1

Common Male occupations for Bessemers in 1921
Civil Engineer

3

Inventor

3

Electrical Apprentice

2

Electrical Engineer

2

General Farmers

2

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