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Biscardi Name Meaning

Italian (southern):: patronymic or plural form of a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wisa ‘wise’ + hard ‘brave hardy’. (in Calabria and Sicily): from Sicilian biscardu ‘cunning shrewd astute’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Viscardi, Ziccardi, Biancardi, Gilardi, Billard, Bossard, Bonardi

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Where is the Biscardi family from?

You can see how Biscardi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biscardi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Biscardi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Biscardi families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Biscardi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Biscardi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biscardi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Biscardi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biscardi. 25% of Biscardi men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Biscardi women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biscardi were Cabinet Maker and Housewife. .

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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
    25%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Machine Operator
    9%
  • Cabinet Maker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    24%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Biscardi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biscardi 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 515 immigration records available for the last name Biscardi. 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 368 military records available for the last name Biscardi. For the veterans among your Biscardi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biscardi lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Biscardi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Biscardi in 1961 was 45, and 88 in 2004.

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