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Biesecker Family History

Biesecker Surname Meaning

German: derivative of Biesecke probably a variant of Besecke (see Besecker) or Beseke.

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


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Where is the Biesecker family from?

You can see how Biesecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biesecker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Biesecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Biesecker families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Biesecker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Biesecker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biesecker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Biesecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biesecker. 28% of Biesecker men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Biesecker women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biesecker were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Telephone Operator
    10%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

What Biesecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Biesecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biesecker 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Biesecker. 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 512 military records available for the last name Biesecker. For the veterans among your Biesecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biesecker lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Biesecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Biesecker in 1940 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biesecker 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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