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Beiser Family History

Beiser Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a falconer, Middle High German beizaere ‘one who hunts with falcons’.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname for a wicked or aggressive person from Yiddish beyzer ‘wicked severe bad angry fierce’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Beiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beiser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beiser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Beiser families living in Manitoba. This was about 80% of all the recorded Beiser's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Beiser families in 1911.
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What did your Beiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beiser. 100% of Beiser women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 887 immigration records available for the last name Beiser. 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 768 military records available for the last name Beiser. For the veterans among your Beiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beiser lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Beiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Beiser in 1944 was 25, and 85 in 2004.

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