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Biste Family History

Biste 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: Beste, Bise, Viste, Best, Biss, Lister, Distel, Bester, Bitter, Wise

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Where is the Biste family from?

You can see how Biste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biste family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Biste family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Biste's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Biste families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biste 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 95 census records available for the last name Biste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biste 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Biste. 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 44 military records available for the last name Biste. For the veterans among your Biste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biste lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1993, in the United States, Biste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Biste in 1990 was 92, and 93 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biste 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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