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Beiswanger Family History

Beiswanger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Beiswenger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Beiswanger family from?

You can see how Beiswanger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beiswanger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beiswanger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Beiswanger families living in Maryland. This was about 35% of all the recorded Beiswanger's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Beiswanger families in 1880.
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What did your Beiswanger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beiswanger. 25% of Beiswanger men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Beiswanger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beiswanger were Grocery Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Minister
    15%
  • Grocery Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Beiswanger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beiswanger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beiswanger 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Beiswanger. 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 290 military records available for the last name Beiswanger. For the veterans among your Beiswanger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beiswanger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Beiswanger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Beiswanger in 1962 was 70, and 75 in 2004.

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