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Bishley Family History

Bishley 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: Nissley, Pashley, Biehle, Richley, Bickley, Sisley, Bushey, Bichler

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Where is the Bishley family from?

You can see how Bishley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bishley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bishley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bishley families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bishley's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bishley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Bishley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bishley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bishley. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bishley. For the veterans among your Bishley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bishley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bishley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bishley

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