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Beison Family History

Beison 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: Benson, Belson, Beeson, Betson, Beason, Besson, Berson, Benison

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Where is the Beison family from?

You can see how Beison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beison family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Beison families living in Texas. This was about 26% of all the recorded Beison's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Beison families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beison 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 238 census records available for the last name Beison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beison 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Beison. 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 28 military records available for the last name Beison. For the veterans among your Beison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beison lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Beison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Beison in 1968 was 60, and 73 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beison 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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