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Biesendorfer Family History

Biesendorfer 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: Diefenderfer, Diefendorf, Kochendorfer, Emmendorfer, Diffenderfer

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Where is the Biesendorfer family from?

You can see how Biesendorfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biesendorfer family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Biesendorfer families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Biesendorfer's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Biesendorfer families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biesendorfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Biesendorfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Biesendorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biesendorfer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Biesendorfer. 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 32 military records available for the last name Biesendorfer. For the veterans among your Biesendorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biesendorfer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Biesendorfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Biesendorfer in 1971 was 72, and 103 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biesendorfer 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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