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Bishopwitz Family History

Bishopwitz 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, Berkowitz, Gershowitz, Moskowitz, Benowitz, Borowitz

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Where is the Bishopwitz family from?

You can see how Bishopwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bishopwitz family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Bishopwitz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bishopwitz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bishopwitz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bishopwitz 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 4 census records available for the last name Bishopwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bishopwitz 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bishopwitz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bishopwitz. For the veterans among your Bishopwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bishopwitz lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bishopwitz 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 Bishopwitz

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