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Bishire Family History

Bishire 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: Bashore, Abshire, Shire, Beshore, Bashir, Bishara, Bisher, Bessire

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Where is the Bishire family from?

You can see how Bishire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bishire family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bishire families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Bishire families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bishire's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bishire families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bishire 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 52 census records available for the last name Bishire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bishire 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bishire. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bishire. For the veterans among your Bishire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bishire lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1985, in the United States, Bishire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bishire in 1963 was 72, and 84 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bishire 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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