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Bishko Family History

Bishko 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, Misko, Bosko, Lisko, Bisso, Sisko, Busko, Buchko, Bisek, Bish

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Where is the Bishko family from?

You can see how Bishko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bishko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Bishko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bishko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bishko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bishko 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 Bishko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bishko. 56% of Bishko men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    56%
  • Student
    23%
  • Molder
    23%

What Bishko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Bishko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bishko 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Bishko. 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 91 military records available for the last name Bishko. For the veterans among your Bishko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bishko lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bishko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bishko in 1966 was 71, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bishko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bishko 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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