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Biskis Family History

Biskis 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: Biss, Biskup, Diskin, Baskin, Bisig, Riskin, Bilski, Binks, Miskin

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Where is the Biskis family from?

You can see how Biskis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biskis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Biskis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Biskis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Biskis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biskis 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 Biskis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Biskis. 100% of Biskis men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Biskis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Biskis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biskis 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Biskis. 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 34 military records available for the last name Biskis. For the veterans among your Biskis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biskis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Biskis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Biskis in 1969 was 78, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Biskis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biskis 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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