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Bisch Family History

Bisch Name Meaning

German: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Isch, Bisel, Baisch, Disch, Tisch, Bosch, Eisch, Besch, Wisch, Busch

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Where is the Bisch family from?

You can see how Bisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bisch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 37 Bisch families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Bisch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bisch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bisch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bisch. 72% of Bisch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Incapacitated
    29%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisch 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 Bisch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Bisch. For the veterans among your Bisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisch lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Bisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bisch in 1958 was 52, and 65 in 2003.

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