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Bist Family History

Bist Surname Meaning

variant of Best.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Bist family from?

You can see how Bist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bist family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bist families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Bist families living in Glamorgan. This was about 45% of all the recorded Bist's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Bist families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bist 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 Bist ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bist. 80% of Bist women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic Service
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bist 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Bist. 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 Bist. For the veterans among your Bist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bist lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Bist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bist in 1968 was 65, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bist

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bist 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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