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Bismaier Family History

Bismaier 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: Widmaier, Ismail, Bossier, Maier, Wismer, Bizier, Wiedmaier, Bisher

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Where is the Bismaier family from?

You can see how Bismaier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bismaier family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bismaier families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bismaier's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Bismaier families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bismaier ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Bismaier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bismaier 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bismaier. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bismaier. For the veterans among your Bismaier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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