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Biswa Family History

Biswa Surname Meaning

Indian: from the Hindi title Biswa a traditional measure of land.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Biswa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biswa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Biswa family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Biswa's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Biswa families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Biswa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biswa 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Biswa. 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 4 military records available for the last name Biswa. For the veterans among your Biswa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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