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Biskind Family History

Biskind 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: Baskind, Ziskind, Siskind, Bicking, Diskin, Baskin, Hipskind, Riskin

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Where is the Biskind family from?

You can see how Biskind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biskind family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Biskind family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Biskind's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Biskind families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biskind 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 91 census records available for the last name Biskind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biskind 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Biskind. 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 10 military records available for the last name Biskind. For the veterans among your Biskind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biskind lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Biskind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Biskind in 1973 was 76, and 97 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biskind 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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