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Biscan Family History

Biscan 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: Bisson, Lisman, Bussan, Bissen, Biscoe, Bocan, Wisman, Birman, Zisman

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Where is the Biscan family from?

You can see how Biscan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biscan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Biscan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Biscan families living in Illinois. This was about 14% of all the recorded Biscan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Biscan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biscan 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 Biscan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biscan. 38% of Biscan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Biscan women worked as a Maid.

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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
    38%
  • Labor
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Janitor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Biscan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 689 census records available for the last name Biscan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biscan 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Biscan. 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 186 military records available for the last name Biscan. For the veterans among your Biscan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biscan lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Biscan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Biscan in 1952 was 50, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Biscan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biscan 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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