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Bisko Family History

Bisko 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: Misko, Bosko, Lisko, Bisso, Sisko, Busko, Bisio, Risko, Bishop, Bick

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Where is the Bisko family from?

You can see how Bisko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisko family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bisko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Bisko families living in Warwickshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bisko's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Bisko families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bisko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bisko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bisko. 70% of Bisko men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    70%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Labor
    16%
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What Bisko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 709 census records available for the last name Bisko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisko 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Bisko. 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 224 military records available for the last name Bisko. For the veterans among your Bisko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisko lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Bisko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bisko in 1962 was 69, and 83 in 2003.

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