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Biso Family History

Biso 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: Biss, Riso, Bise, Boso, Biro, Tiso, Bisso, Bish, Bisio, Bao

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Where is the Biso family from?

You can see how Biso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biso family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Biso families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Biso family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Biso's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Biso families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biso surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Biso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Biso. 100% of Biso 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Biso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biso 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 638 immigration records available for the last name Biso. 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 10 military records available for the last name Biso. For the veterans among your Biso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biso lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1975, in the United States, Biso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Biso in 1963 was 82, and 74 in 1975.

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