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Biesinger Family History

Biesinger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Biesingen Bisingen or Bissingen all in southern Germany.

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


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Where is the Biesinger family from?

You can see how Biesinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biesinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Biesinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Biesinger families living in Ohio. This was about 32% of all the recorded Biesinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Biesinger families in 1880.
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What did your Biesinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Biesinger. 50% of Biesinger men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Contractor
    50%

What Biesinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 866 census records available for the last name Biesinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biesinger 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Biesinger. 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 276 military records available for the last name Biesinger. For the veterans among your Biesinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biesinger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Biesinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Biesinger in 1964 was 80, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biesinger 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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