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Biscow Family History

Biscow 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: Biscoe, Bishop, Bosco, Briscoe, Bisson, Visco, Bristow, Scow, Besco

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Where is the Biscow family from?

You can see how Biscow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biscow family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Biscow families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Biscow family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Biscow's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Biscow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biscow 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 Biscow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Biscow. 100% of Biscow men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Biscow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Biscow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biscow 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Biscow. 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 20 military records available for the last name Biscow. For the veterans among your Biscow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biscow lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Biscow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Biscow in 1969 was 56, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Biscow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biscow 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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