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Bishofsky Family History

Bishofsky 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: Borofsky, Osofsky, Bishoff, Bishop, Brodsky, Lipovsky, Bischoff

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bishofsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bishofsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bishofsky. 100% of Bishofsky men worked as a Laborer. .

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Bishofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bishofsky 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bishofsky. 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 21 military records available for the last name Bishofsky. For the veterans among your Bishofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bishofsky lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Bishofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bishofsky in 1978 was 62, and 76 in 1997.

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