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Biskowski Family History

Biskowski 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: Binkowski, Borkowski, Bialkowski, Wilkowski, Zbikowski, Laskowski

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Where is the Biskowski family from?

You can see how Biskowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biskowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Biskowski families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Biskowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Biskowski families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Biskowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biskowski 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Biskowski. 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 8 military records available for the last name Biskowski. For the veterans among your Biskowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biskowski lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Biskowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Biskowski in 1976 was 73, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biskowski 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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