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Bistran Family History

Bistran 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: Beltran, Bittman, Bertran, Bostian, Bastian, Istvan, Bistany, Bertram

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Where is the Bistran family from?

You can see how Bistran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bistran family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bistran family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bistran's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Bistran families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bistran 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 Bistran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bistran. 100% of Bistran men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Bistran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Bistran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bistran 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 Bistran. 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 19 military records available for the last name Bistran. For the veterans among your Bistran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bistran lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bistran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bistran in 1960 was 58, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bistran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bistran 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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