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Bistes Family History

Bistes 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, Lister, Distel, Bester, Bitter, Bines, Sistek, Beste, Bies

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Where is the Bistes family from?

You can see how Bistes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bistes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bistes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Bistes families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bistes's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bistes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bistes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bistes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Bistes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bistes 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Bistes. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bistes. For the veterans among your Bistes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bistes lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1998, in the United States, Bistes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bistes in 1989 was 67, and 71 in 1998.

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