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Bismarck Family History

Bismarck 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: Marck, Bidlack, Biscardi, Pisarcik, Smack, Widmark, Di Marco, Bishara

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Where is the Bismarck family from?

You can see how Bismarck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bismarck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bismarck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bismarck families living in Wisconsin. This was about 36% of all the recorded Bismarck's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bismarck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bismarck 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 182 census records available for the last name Bismarck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bismarck 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Bismarck. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bismarck. For the veterans among your Bismarck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bismarck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bismarck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bismarck in 1963 was 87, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bismarck 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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