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Bishoprick Family History

Bishoprick 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, Shadrick, Bathrick, Fishwick, Sprick, Sherick, Brodrick

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Where is the Bishoprick family from?

You can see how Bishoprick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bishoprick family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bishoprick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Bishoprick families living in Yorkshire. This was about 95% of all the recorded Bishoprick's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bishoprick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bishoprick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bishoprick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bishoprick. 100% of Bishoprick men worked as a Dock Labourer and 100% of Bishoprick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dock Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Bishoprick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 596 census records available for the last name Bishoprick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bishoprick 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Bishoprick. 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 42 military records available for the last name Bishoprick. For the veterans among your Bishoprick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bishoprick lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1995, in the United States, Bishoprick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bishoprick in 1983 was 72, and 91 in 1995.

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