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Beissner Family History

Beissner 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: Meissner, Beisner, Beisser, Leissner, Reisner, Weisser, Messner

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Where is the Beissner family from?

You can see how Beissner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beissner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beissner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Beissner families living in Texas. This was about 53% of all the recorded Beissner's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Beissner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beissner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Beissner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beissner. 50% of Beissner men worked as an Accountant and 100% of Beissner women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Accountant
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Beissner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Beissner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beissner 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Beissner. 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 147 military records available for the last name Beissner. For the veterans among your Beissner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beissner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Beissner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Beissner in 1964 was 70, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beissner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beissner 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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