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Bisek Family History

Bisek Surname Meaning

Polish: possibly from biesek a diminutive of bies ‘devil Satan’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bisek family from?

You can see how Bisek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bisek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bisek family living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bisek's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bisek families in 1891.
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What did your Bisek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bisek. 59% of Bisek men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Bisek women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bisek were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    59%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Servant
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Bisek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bisek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisek 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Bisek. 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 180 military records available for the last name Bisek. For the veterans among your Bisek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisek lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Bisek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bisek in 1954 was 49, and 87 in 2003.

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