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Biscamp Family History

Biscamp Surname 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: Bishop, Islam, Biskup, Liscomb, Camp, Basham, Isham, Schamp, Biscardi

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Where is the Biscamp family from?

You can see how Biscamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biscamp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Biscamp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Biscamp family living in Sussex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Biscamp's in United Kingdom. Sussex and 1 other county had the highest population of Biscamp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biscamp 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 Biscamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Biscamp. 58% of Biscamp 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Afflected
    15%

What Biscamp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Biscamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biscamp 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Biscamp. 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 46 military records available for the last name Biscamp. For the veterans among your Biscamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biscamp lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Biscamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Biscamp in 1956 was 38, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biscamp 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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