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Bisz Family History

Bisz 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: Biss, Bitz, Bise, Wisz, Bilz, Bish, Binz, Basa, Bird, Bass

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Where is the Bisz family from?

You can see how Bisz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bisz family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bisz's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Bisz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bisz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Bisz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisz 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Bisz. 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 38 military records available for the last name Bisz. For the veterans among your Bisz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisz lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Bisz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bisz in 1977 was 35, and 89 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bisz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bisz 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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