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Bispham Family History

Bispham Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from either of two places in Lancashire: Bispham near Blackpool (recorded as Bischopham in 1086 in Domesday Book) or Bispham in Croston.

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


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Where is the Bispham family from?

You can see how Bispham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bispham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bispham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 151 Bispham families living in Lancashire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Bispham's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bispham families in 1891.
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What did your Bispham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bispham. 40% of Bispham men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Bispham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bispham were Hairdresser and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    40%
  • Cotton Spinner
    20%
  • School Master
    14%
  • Hairdresser
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Cotton Weaver
    7%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

What Bispham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bispham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bispham 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bispham. 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 962 military records available for the last name Bispham. For the veterans among your Bispham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bispham lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bispham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bispham in 1958 was 59, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bispham 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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