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Bickerstoff Family History

Bickerstoff 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: Bickerstaff, Biggerstaff, Bickerton, Dickerhoff, Blickenstaff

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Where is the Bickerstoff family from?

You can see how Bickerstoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bickerstoff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Bickerstoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bickerstoff family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bickerstoff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bickerstoff families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Bickerstoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bickerstoff 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Bickerstoff. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bickerstoff. For the veterans among your Bickerstoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bickerstoff lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1987, in the United States, Bickerstoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bickerstoff in 1981 was 91, and 54 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bickerstoff 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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