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Bickstein Family History

Bickstein 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: Dickstein, Eckstein, Glickstein, Bernstein, Einstein, Beckstead

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Where is the Bickstein family from?

You can see how Bickstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bickstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bickstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Bickstein families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Bickstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bickstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bickstein 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 114 census records available for the last name Bickstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bickstein 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Bickstein. 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 15 military records available for the last name Bickstein. For the veterans among your Bickstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bickstein lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1989, in the United States, Bickstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bickstein in 1982 was 86, and 85 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bickstein 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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