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Biswah Family History

Biswah 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: Biswas, Bish, Bisch, Isaac, Bishop, Basa, Shah, Swan, Biss, Bizjak

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Where is the Biswah family from?

You can see how Biswah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biswah family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Biswah family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Biswah's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Biswah families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biswah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Biswah lifespan?

Average Biswah life expectancy in 1999 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biswah 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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