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Beisch Family History

Beisch 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: Reisch, Eisch, Beich, Benisch, Betsch, Besch, Bersch, Baisch, Bensch

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Where is the Beisch family from?

You can see how Beisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beisch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Beisch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Beisch family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beisch's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Beisch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beisch 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 Beisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beisch. 50% of Beisch men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Beisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 770 census records available for the last name Beisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beisch 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Beisch. 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 181 military records available for the last name Beisch. For the veterans among your Beisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beisch lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Beisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Beisch in 1968 was 90, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beisch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beisch 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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