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Bischofswerder Family History

Bischofswerder Name 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: Schweder, Schoeder, Schoenwetter, Schoenberger, Schouweiler

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Where is the Bischofswerder family from?

You can see how Bischofswerder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bischofswerder family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Bischofswerder families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Bischofswerder's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Bischofswerder families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Bischofswerder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bischofswerder 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Bischofswerder. 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 47 military records available for the last name Bischofswerder. For the veterans among your Bischofswerder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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