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Bishopric Family History

Bishopric 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, Bashore, Beshore, Bishara, Bisher, Bishoff, Bushor, Bashor

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Where is the Bishopric family from?

You can see how Bishopric families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bishopric family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bishopric families living in Massachusetts. This was about 29% of all the recorded Bishopric's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Bishopric families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bishopric 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 292 census records available for the last name Bishopric. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bishopric 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Bishopric. 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 43 military records available for the last name Bishopric. For the veterans among your Bishopric ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bishopric lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bishopric life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bishopric in 1963 was 68, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bishopric

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bishopric 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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