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Bichte Family History

Bichte 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: Lichte, Richter, Buchta, Dichter, Lichter, Licht, Biehle, Fichter

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Where is the Bichte family from?

You can see how Bichte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bichte family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bichte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bichte families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Bichte's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bichte families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Bichte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bichte 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bichte. 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 military records available for the last name Bichte. For the veterans among your Bichte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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