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Bismark Family History

Bismark 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: Widmark, Bishara, Mark, Ismail, Demark, Bizjak, Bark, Newmark, Bitar

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Where is the Bismark family from?

You can see how Bismark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bismark family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bismark families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bismark family living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bismark's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bismark families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bismark 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 Bismark ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bismark. 44% of Bismark men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bismark women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Bismark family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bismark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bismark 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Bismark. 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 766 military records available for the last name Bismark. For the veterans among your Bismark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bismark lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Bismark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bismark in 1952 was 47, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bismark

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bismark 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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