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Bistarkey Family History

Bistarkey 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: Starkey, Starker, Starke, Sharkey, Stankey, Barkey, Birkey, Sturkey

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Where is the Bistarkey family from?

You can see how Bistarkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bistarkey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bistarkey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bistarkey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bistarkey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bistarkey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bistarkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bistarkey. 100% of Bistarkey men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Bistarkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bistarkey 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bistarkey. 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 41 military records available for the last name Bistarkey. For the veterans among your Bistarkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bistarkey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Bistarkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bistarkey in 1971 was 68, and 69 in 2004.

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