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Beisel Family History

Beisel Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Beissel. (Württemberg): from a pet form of the ancient Germanic personal name Biso.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Beisel family from?

You can see how Beisel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beisel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beisel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Beisel families living in Perthshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Beisel's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Beisel families in 1841.
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What did your Beisel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beisel. 19% of Beisel men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Beisel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beisel were Clerk and Waitress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    18%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%

What Beisel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Beisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beisel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Beisel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Beisel. For the veterans among your Beisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beisel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Beisel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Beisel in 1957 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beisel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beisel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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