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Bischoff Family History

Bischoff Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German bischof Middle Low German bischop ‘bishop’ probably applied as a nickname for someone with a pompous manner or as a metonymic occupational name for someone in the service of a bishop.

See also Bishop.

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


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Where is the Bischoff family from?

You can see how Bischoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bischoff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bischoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Bischoff families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Bischoff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bischoff families in 1891.
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What did your Bischoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Solicitor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bischoff. 100% of Bischoff men worked as a Solicitor and 64% of Bischoff 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Solicitor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Private Means
    37%

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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Bischoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bischoff 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Bischoff. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Bischoff. For the veterans among your Bischoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bischoff lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Bischoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bischoff in 1950 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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