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Biestman Family History

Biestman 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: Bierman, Westman, Breitman, Bittman, Bertman, Bieneman, Wiesman

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Where is the Biestman family from?

You can see how Biestman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biestman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Biestman family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Biestman's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Biestman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biestman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Biestman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biestman 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Biestman. 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 1 military records available for the last name Biestman. For the veterans among your Biestman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biestman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1985, in the United States, Biestman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Biestman in 1970 was 66, and 85 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biestman 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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