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Biensen Family History

Biensen 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: Bensen, Benson, Wiesen, Biener, Bieser, Niesen, Riessen, Bingen

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Where is the Biensen family from?

You can see how Biensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biensen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Biensen family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Biensen's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Biensen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biensen 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 25 census records available for the last name Biensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biensen 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Biensen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Biensen. For the veterans among your Biensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biensen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1973, in the United States, Biensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Biensen in 1968 was 87, and 95 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biensen 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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