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Bistley Family History

Bistley 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: Nissley, Bentley, Bickley, Astley, Sisley, Bitler, Bartley, Bosley

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Where is the Bistley family from?

You can see how Bistley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bistley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bistley family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bistley's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Bistley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Bistley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bistley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bistley. 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 military records available for the last name Bistley. For the veterans among your Bistley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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