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Bischke Family History

Bischke 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: Mischke, Bieschke, Pischke, Reschke, Boschee, Biscoe, Peschke

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Where is the Bischke family from?

You can see how Bischke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bischke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bischke families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 20 Bischke families living in Alberta. This was about 91% of all the recorded Bischke's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Bischke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bischke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bischke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bischke. 55% of Bischke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bischke women worked as a Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Miner
    28%
  • Proprietor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Bischke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 736 census records available for the last name Bischke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bischke 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Bischke. 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 75 military records available for the last name Bischke. For the veterans among your Bischke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bischke lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Bischke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bischke in 1958 was 42, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bischke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bischke 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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