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Biscop Family History

Biscop 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: Bishop, Biscoe, Bosco, Biskup, Briscoe, Piscopo, Bisson, Visco, Besco

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Where is the Biscop family from?

You can see how Biscop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biscop family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Biscop families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Biscop families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Biscop's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Biscop families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biscop 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 92 census records available for the last name Biscop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biscop 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Biscop. 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 8 military records available for the last name Biscop. For the veterans among your Biscop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biscop lifespan?

Average Biscop life expectancy in 2000 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biscop 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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