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Beissmann Family History

Beissmann 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: Weissmann, Wissmann, Weismann, Reissman, Tessmann, Weissman, Bussmann

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Where is the Beissmann family from?

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

What did your Beissmann ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Beissmann ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Beissmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beissmann 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Beissmann. 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 50 military records available for the last name Beissmann. For the veterans among your Beissmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beissmann lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1996, in the United States, Beissmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Beissmann in 1961 was 62, and 88 in 1996.

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