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Biser Family History

Biser Surname Meaning

Swiss German: possibly a variant of South German Piser.

Americanized form of German Beiser or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


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Where is the Biser family from?

You can see how Biser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Biser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Biser family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Biser's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Biser families in 1891.
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What did your Biser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biser. 31% of Biser men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Biser women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biser were Carpenter and Operator.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Operator
    13%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Biser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biser 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Biser. 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 896 military records available for the last name Biser. For the veterans among your Biser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biser lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Biser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Biser in 1960 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Biser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biser 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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