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Bisho Family History

Bisho 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, Bisso, Bish, Bisio, Biss, Misko, Bosco, Busto, Bosko, Bush

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Where is the Bisho family from?

You can see how Bisho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisho family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bisho families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bisho family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bisho's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bisho families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bisho surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bisho ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bisho. 100% of Bisho men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Bisho family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Bisho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisho 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Bisho. 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 91 military records available for the last name Bisho. For the veterans among your Bisho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisho lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Bisho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bisho in 1957 was 49, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bisho

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bisho 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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