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Beisig Family History

Beisig 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: Bisig, Reisig, Beiser, Leidig, Reissig, Leising, Reinig, Heilig

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Where is the Beisig family from?

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

What Beisig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Beisig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beisig 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Beisig. 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 11 military records available for the last name Beisig. For the veterans among your Beisig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beisig lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1977, in the United States, Beisig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Beisig in 1965 was 83, and 84 in 1977.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beisig 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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