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Biesel Family History

Biesel Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Bisel in Alsace.

— Note: The population figure published by the US Census Bureau for this surname in the year 2000 is 159.

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


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Where is the Biesel family from?

You can see how Biesel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biesel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Biesel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 3 Biesel families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Biesel's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Biesel families in 1841.
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What did your Biesel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Biesel. 34% of Biesel men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Biesel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Biesel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biesel 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Biesel. 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 319 military records available for the last name Biesel. For the veterans among your Biesel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biesel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Biesel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Biesel in 1958 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Biesel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biesel 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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