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Bisgen Family History

Bisgen 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: Bingen, Bissen, Bien, Bogen, Eisen, Bergen, Lingen, Nissen, Ringen

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Where is the Bisgen family from?

You can see how Bisgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bisgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bisgen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bisgen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bisgen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bisgen 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 117 census records available for the last name Bisgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisgen 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bisgen. 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 29 military records available for the last name Bisgen. For the veterans among your Bisgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisgen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Bisgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bisgen in 1970 was 95, and 65 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bisgen 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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