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Bistrian Family History

Bistrian 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: Bostian, Bastian, Bastion, Brian, Bustin, Bierman, Burian, Beltran

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Where is the Bistrian family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bistrian 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 Bistrian ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Hand
    100%

What Bistrian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Bistrian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bistrian 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Bistrian. 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 34 military records available for the last name Bistrian. For the veterans among your Bistrian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bistrian lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Bistrian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bistrian in 1979 was 91, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bistrian 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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