Beise Family History

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Beise Name Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived by the Beise river, a tributary of the Fulda.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Besse, Meise, Beese, Reise, Zeise, Geist, Beiser, Leise, Boire

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Beise Family Origin

Where is the Beise family from?

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You can see how Beise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beise family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Beise families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Beise families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beise's in the UK. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Beise families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beise surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Beise Family Occupations

What did your Beise ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Engine Herder and At School were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Beise. 50% of Beise women worked as an At School

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Colliery Engine Herder
    100%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • At School
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Beise Historical Records

What Beise family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beise census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 353 immigration records available for the last name Beise. 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 Card

There are 252 military records available for the last name Beise. For the veterans among your Beise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Beise Life Expectancy

What is the average Beise lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Beise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Beise in 1962 was 40, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beise

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beise 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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