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Biskant Family History

Biskant 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: Bistany, Kant, Baskett, Bassano, Bifano, Bessent, Niskanen, Wishart

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Where is the Biskant family from?

You can see how Biskant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biskant family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Biskant families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Biskant's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Biskant families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biskant 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 6 census records available for the last name Biskant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biskant 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Biskant. 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 military records available for the last name Biskant. For the veterans among your Biskant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biskant lifespan?

Average Biskant life expectancy in 1970 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biskant 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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