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Bischoft Family History

Bischoft 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: Bischoff, Bischof, Bishoff, Bishop, Schott, Beecroft, Aschoff

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What did your Bischoft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bischoft. 100% of Bischoft men worked as a Butcher.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Butcher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Bischoft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bischoft 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Bischoft. 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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There are 8 military records available for the last name Bischoft. For the veterans among your Bischoft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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