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Biesty Family History

Biesty 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: Best, Bierly, Beste, Bies, Bieser, Kielty, Bielby, Wiest, Piety

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Where is the Biesty family from?

You can see how Biesty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biesty family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Biesty families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Biesty families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Biesty's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Biesty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biesty 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 Biesty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Biesty. 60% of Biesty men worked as a Motor Driver and 75% of Biesty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biesty were Public Works Contractors Labourer and Copwinder.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Driver
    60%
  • Public Works Contractors Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Copwinder
    25%

What Biesty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Biesty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biesty 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Biesty. 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 146 military records available for the last name Biesty. For the veterans among your Biesty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biesty lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Biesty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Biesty in 1964 was 66, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biesty 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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