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Beisinger Family History

Beisinger Name 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: Reisinger, Geisinger, Bessinger, Betsinger, Meisinger, Heisinger

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Where is the Beisinger family from?

You can see how Beisinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beisinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beisinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Beisinger families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Beisinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Beisinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beisinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beisinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beisinger. 60% of Beisinger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Beisinger women worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Linoleum Layer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Beisinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Beisinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beisinger 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Beisinger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 144 military records available for the last name Beisinger. For the veterans among your Beisinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beisinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Beisinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Beisinger in 1963 was 75, and 57 in 2003.

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