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Bishep Family History

Bishep 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, Bisher, Fisher, Risher, Fishel, Biskup, Bushey, Disher, Bise

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Where is the Bishep family from?

You can see how Bishep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bishep family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bishep families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Bishep families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bishep's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Bishep families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bishep surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Bishep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bishep 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Bishep. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bishep. For the veterans among your Bishep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bishep 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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