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Bisque Family History

Bisque 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: Busque, Bosque, Basque, Disque, Biskup, Cinque, Bise, Pique, Basquez

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Where is the Bisque family from?

You can see how Bisque families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisque family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bisque families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bisque family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bisque's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bisque families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bisque surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bisque ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bisque ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Bisque. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisque 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Bisque. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bisque. For the veterans among your Bisque ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisque lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Bisque life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bisque in 1970 was 48, and 72 in 2000.

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