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Bisker Family History

Bisker 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: Bicker, Brisker, Bieker, Lisker, Busker, Kisker, Bisher, Biser

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Where is the Bisker family from?

You can see how Bisker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bisker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Bisker families living in Essex. This was about 22% of all the recorded Bisker's in United Kingdom. Essex and 2 other counties had the highest population of Bisker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bisker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bisker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bisker. 23% of Bisker men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Bisker women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bisker were Machinist and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bisker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisker 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Bisker. 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 223 military records available for the last name Bisker. For the veterans among your Bisker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisker lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bisker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bisker in 1956 was 58, and 85 in 2004.

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