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Beisse Family History

Beisse 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: Beissel, Besse, Beise, Beisser, Boisse, Weisse, Bliss, Biss, Jesse

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Where is the Beisse family from?

You can see how Beisse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beisse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beisse families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Beisse families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Beisse's in USA. New York had the highest population of Beisse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beisse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beisse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Private Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beisse. 100% of Beisse women worked as a Private Secretary. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Private Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Beisse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beisse 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Beisse. 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 68 military records available for the last name Beisse. For the veterans among your Beisse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beisse lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Beisse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Beisse in 1963 was 80, and 82 in 1996.

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