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Bifoss Family History

Bifoss 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: Biss, Foss, Boss, Bross, Bloss, Bigos, Biros, Ross, Cross, Moss

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Where is the Bifoss family from?

You can see how Bifoss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bifoss family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Bifoss families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bifoss's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Bifoss families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Bifoss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bifoss 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Bifoss. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bifoss. For the veterans among your Bifoss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bifoss lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Bifoss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bifoss in 1968 was 74, and 77 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bifoss 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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