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Bistreck 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: Streck, Buntrock, Sistek, Birkbeck, Wittrock, Buttrick, Timmreck

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

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Bistreck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bistreck 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bistreck. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Bistreck. For the veterans among your Bistreck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bistreck lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1991, in the United States, Bistreck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bistreck in 1979 was 80, and 92 in 1991.

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