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Biesemeyer Family History

Biesemeyer 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: Bredemeyer, Wedemeyer, Bredemeier, Krietemeyer, Linsenmeyer

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Where is the Biesemeyer family from?

You can see how Biesemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biesemeyer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Biesemeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Biesemeyer families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Biesemeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Biesemeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biesemeyer 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 Biesemeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Biesemeyer. 39% of Biesemeyer men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Farm Operator
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

What Biesemeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Biesemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biesemeyer 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Biesemeyer. 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 149 military records available for the last name Biesemeyer. For the veterans among your Biesemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biesemeyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Biesemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Biesemeyer in 1963 was 80, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biesemeyer 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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