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Bishie Family History

Bishie 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, Ishii, Biehle, Bise, Nishi, Oishi, Ishee, Bisig, Biscoe

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Where is the Bishie family from?

You can see how Bishie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bishie family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Bishie family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Bishie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Bishie families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Bishie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bishie 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Bishie. 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 30 military records available for the last name Bishie. For the veterans among your Bishie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bishie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Bishie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bishie in 1962 was 66, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bishie 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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