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Beisen Family History

Beisen 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: Eisen, Beiser, Bensen, Reisen, Neisen, Leisen, Boisen, Beisel, Beise

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Where is the Beisen family from?

You can see how Beisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beisen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Beisen families living in Indiana. This was about 62% of all the recorded Beisen's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Beisen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beisen 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 109 census records available for the last name Beisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beisen 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Beisen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Beisen. For the veterans among your Beisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beisen lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Beisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Beisen in 1985 was 90, and 66 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beisen 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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