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Biesen Family History

Biesen 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: Wiesen, Bieser, Niesen, Bissen, Bielen, Giesen, Riesen, Boesen, Biese

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Where is the Biesen family from?

You can see how Biesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biesen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Biesen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Biesen family living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Biesen's in United Kingdom. Essex and 2 other counties had the highest population of Biesen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biesen 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 Biesen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biesen. 60% of Biesen men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Biesen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biesen were Machinist and Teacher.

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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
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Biesen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 606 census records available for the last name Biesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biesen 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Biesen. 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 416 military records available for the last name Biesen. For the veterans among your Biesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biesen lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Biesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Biesen in 1940 was 22, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biesen 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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