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Bishkow Family History

Bishkow 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: Bishop, Wiskow, Lithgow, Misko, Bosko, Disbrow, Biskup, Bigelow

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Where is the Bishkow family from?

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

What did your Bishkow ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Bishkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bishkow 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bishkow. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bishkow. For the veterans among your Bishkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bishkow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1972, in the United States, Bishkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Bishkow in 1967 was 72, and 81 in 1972.

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