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Biskie Family History

Biskie 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: Biskup, Fiske, Birke, Diskin, Beske, Bise, Baskin, Buske, Bisig

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Where is the Biskie family from?

You can see how Biskie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biskie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Biskie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Biskie families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Biskie's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Biskie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biskie 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 Biskie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Biskie. 100% of Biskie 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 Biskie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Biskie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biskie 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Biskie. 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 20 military records available for the last name Biskie. For the veterans among your Biskie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biskie lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Biskie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Biskie in 1970 was 78, and 27 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Biskie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biskie 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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