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Beisser Family History

Beisser Surname Meaning

South German: nickname for a fierce person from an agent derivative of Middle High German bīzen ‘to bite'.

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


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Where is the Beisser family from?

You can see how Beisser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beisser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beisser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Beisser families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Beisser's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Beisser families in 1911.
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What did your Beisser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beisser. 34% of Beisser men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Beisser women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Operator
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beisser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beisser 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Beisser. 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 745 military records available for the last name Beisser. For the veterans among your Beisser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beisser lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Beisser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Beisser in 1964 was 71, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beisser ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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