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Biesenbach Family History

Biesenbach 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: Biedenbach, Eisenbach, Diefenbach, Breitenbach, Rickenbach

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Where is the Biesenbach family from?

You can see how Biesenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biesenbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Biesenbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Biesenbach families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Biesenbach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Biesenbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biesenbach 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 Biesenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Biesenbach. 100% of Biesenbach 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
    100%

What Biesenbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Biesenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biesenbach 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Biesenbach. 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 198 military records available for the last name Biesenbach. For the veterans among your Biesenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biesenbach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Biesenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Biesenbach in 1963 was 81, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Biesenbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biesenbach 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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