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Bishinger Family History

Bishinger 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: Bissinger, Basinger, Kissinger, Buchinger, Dissinger, Tisinger

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Where is the Bishinger family from?

You can see how Bishinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bishinger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bishinger families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bishinger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bishinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bishinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bishinger ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bishinger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Bishinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bishinger 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bishinger. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bishinger. For the veterans among your Bishinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bishinger lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1979, in the United States, Bishinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bishinger in 1972 was 81, and 88 in 1979.

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