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Beisswinger Family History

Beisswinger 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: Bessinger, Bissinger, Weissinger, Beiswenger, Geissinger, Beiswanger

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Where is the Beisswinger family from?

You can see how Beisswinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beisswinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Beisswinger family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Beisswinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Beisswinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beisswinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beisswinger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Beisswinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beisswinger 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Beisswinger. 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 31 military records available for the last name Beisswinger. For the veterans among your Beisswinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beisswinger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Beisswinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Beisswinger in 1962 was 81, and 88 in 2002.

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