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Bistey Family History

Bistey 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: Bissey, Lister, Distel, Binney, Bester, Bussey, Bitter, Hiskey

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Bistey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bistey 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bistey. 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 21 military records available for the last name Bistey. For the veterans among your Bistey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bistey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1989, in the United States, Bistey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bistey in 1965 was 70, and 93 in 1989.

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