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Bistowe Family History

Bistowe 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: Stowe, Pistole, Pistone, Bristow, Bastone, Biscoe, Lisowe, Ristow

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Where is the Bistowe family from?

You can see how Bistowe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bistowe family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bistowe family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bistowe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bistowe families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Bistowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bistowe 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bistowe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bistowe. For the veterans among your Bistowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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