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Bisk Family History

Bisk 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: Bick, Biss, Bink, Fisk, Birk, Bise, Lisk, Risk, Busk, Brisk

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Where is the Bisk family from?

You can see how Bisk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bisk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Bisk families living in Cornwall. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bisk's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Bisk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bisk 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 Bisk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bisk. 31% of Bisk men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Bisk women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bisk were Manager and Housekeeper.

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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
    31%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Saleswoman
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Bisk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bisk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisk 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Bisk. 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 116 military records available for the last name Bisk. For the veterans among your Bisk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisk lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Bisk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bisk in 1957 was 52, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bisk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bisk 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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