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Bieschke Family History

Bieschke Surname Meaning

East German (of Slavic origin): probably from a Germanized form of a personal name or nickname derived from Old Slavic běžati ‘to run’.

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


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Where is the Bieschke family from?

You can see how Bieschke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bieschke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bieschke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Bieschke families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Bieschke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bieschke families in 1880.
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What did your Bieschke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mail Carrier and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bieschke. 17% of Bieschke men worked as a Mail Carrier and 30% of Bieschke women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bieschke were Printer and 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

  • Mail Carrier
    17%
  • Plumber
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Printer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Folder
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%

What Bieschke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 828 census records available for the last name Bieschke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bieschke 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Bieschke. 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 255 military records available for the last name Bieschke. For the veterans among your Bieschke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bieschke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bieschke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bieschke in 1962 was 69, and 67 in 2004.

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