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Beisswanger Family History

Beisswanger 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: Beiswanger, Beiswenger, Berwanger, Bessinger, Bissinger, Weissinger

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Where is the Beisswanger family from?

You can see how Beisswanger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beisswanger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beisswanger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Beisswanger families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Beisswanger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Beisswanger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beisswanger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beisswanger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beisswanger. 34% of Beisswanger men worked as a Shipping 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

  • Shipping Clerk
    34%
  • Accountant
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
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What Beisswanger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 561 census records available for the last name Beisswanger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beisswanger 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Beisswanger. 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 256 military records available for the last name Beisswanger. For the veterans among your Beisswanger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beisswanger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Beisswanger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Beisswanger in 1960 was 52, and 54 in 2003.

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