History of your Surname
Get access to Bistak family records.Start a free trial

Bistak Family History

Bistak 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: Bizjak, Bitar, Sistek, Sestak, Bosak, Liptak, Basta, Lisak, Bielak

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Bistak family from?

You can see how Bistak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bistak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bistak families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bistak's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bistak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bistak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bistak ancestors do for a living?

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

What Bistak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Bistak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bistak census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Bistak

Passenger Lists

There are 27 immigration records available for the last name Bistak. 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.

View all Bistak immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 50 military records available for the last name Bistak. For the veterans among your Bistak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bistak military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bistak family history

Discover More

What is the average Bistak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Bistak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bistak in 1962 was 67, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bistak

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bistak family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Bistak last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial