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Biston Family History

Biston Surname Meaning

variant of Beeston or Bishton.

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


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Where is the Biston family from?

You can see how Biston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Biston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Biston families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Biston's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Biston families in 1891.
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What did your Biston 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 Biston. 100% of Biston men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Biston 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Biston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 651 census records available for the last name Biston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biston 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Biston. 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 99 military records available for the last name Biston. For the veterans among your Biston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biston lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Biston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Biston in 1969 was 75, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biston 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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