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Beisell Family History

Beisell 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: Beisel, Gesell, Bissell, Hensell, Bursell, Meisel, Eisele, Beiser

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Where is the Beisell family from?

You can see how Beisell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beisell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beisell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Beisell family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Beisell's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Beisell families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beisell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Beisell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beisell. 100% of Beisell men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Beisell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Beisell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beisell 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Beisell. 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 39 military records available for the last name Beisell. For the veterans among your Beisell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beisell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Beisell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Beisell in 1968 was 73, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beisell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beisell 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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