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Bisto Family History

Bisto 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: Busto, Sisto, Bitto, Bisso, Basto, Bisio, Bishop, Vito, Pinto, Ito

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Where is the Bisto family from?

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

What did your Bisto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bisto. 100% of Bisto 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 146 census records available for the last name Bisto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisto 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Bisto. 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 25 military records available for the last name Bisto. For the veterans among your Bisto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisto lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Bisto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bisto in 1962 was 82, and 87 in 2001.

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