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Bisciglia Family History

Bisciglia 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: Bisceglia, Buscaglia, Sicilia, Briglia, Castiglia, Pisciotta

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Where is the Bisciglia family from?

You can see how Bisciglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisciglia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Bisciglia families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Bisciglia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bisciglia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bisciglia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bisciglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pushcart Peddler and Pushcart Peddler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bisciglia. 100% of Bisciglia men worked as a Pushcart Peddler and 100% of Bisciglia women worked as a Pushcart Peddler. .

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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

  • Pushcart Peddler
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Pushcart Peddler
    100%
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Bisciglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisciglia 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Bisciglia. 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 64 military records available for the last name Bisciglia. For the veterans among your Bisciglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisciglia lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bisciglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bisciglia in 1964 was 77, and 74 in 2003.

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