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Beisgen Family History

Beisgen 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, Bergen, Beisner, Beiser, Bestgen, Beisler, Bensen, Bingen

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Where is the Beisgen family from?

You can see how Beisgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beisgen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Beisgen family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Beisgen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Beisgen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beisgen 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 97 census records available for the last name Beisgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beisgen 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Beisgen. 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 17 military records available for the last name Beisgen. For the veterans among your Beisgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beisgen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Beisgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Beisgen in 1971 was 61, and 92 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beisgen 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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