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Beisswenger Family History

Beisswenger 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: Beiswenger, Beiswanger, Messenger, Bessinger, Bissinger, Weissinger

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Where is the Beisswenger family from?

You can see how Beisswenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beisswenger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Beisswenger families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Beisswenger's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Beisswenger families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Beisswenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beisswenger 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Beisswenger. 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 184 military records available for the last name Beisswenger. For the veterans among your Beisswenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beisswenger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Beisswenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Beisswenger in 1966 was 68, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beisswenger 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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