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Beisel Name Meaning

German:: variant of Beissel . (Württemberg): from a pet form of the ancient Germanic personal name Biso.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Heisel, Geisel, Leidel, Weinel, Weisel, Brasel, Meisel, Beisner

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Where is the Beisel family from?

You can see how Beisel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beisel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beisel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 37 Beisel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Beisel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Beisel families in 1911.
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What did your Beisel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Beisel. 75% of Beisel men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Carriage Bld
    13%
  • Farmers Son
    13%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Beisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beisel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Beisel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Beisel. For the veterans among your Beisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beisel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Beisel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Beisel in 1957 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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