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Beisaw Family History

Beisaw 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: Besaw, Beiser, Bercaw, Versaw, Beisel, Beise, Belshaw, Hisaw, Reis

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Where is the Beisaw family from?

You can see how Beisaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beisaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Beisaw family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Beisaw's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Beisaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beisaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Beisaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beisaw 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Beisaw. 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 31 military records available for the last name Beisaw. For the veterans among your Beisaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beisaw lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Beisaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Beisaw in 1967 was 62, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beisaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beisaw 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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