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Biskner Family History

Biskner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Biscorner itself an altered form of French Biscornet.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Biskner family from?

You can see how Biskner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biskner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Biskner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 33 Biskner families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Biskner's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Biskner families in 1880.
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What did your Biskner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biskner. 38% of Biskner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Biskner women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    38%
  • Farming
    32%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Biskner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Biskner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biskner 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Biskner. 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 127 military records available for the last name Biskner. For the veterans among your Biskner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biskner lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Biskner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Biskner in 1953 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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