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Bistrica Family History

Bistrica 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: Beatrice, Dietrich, Bostic, Buttrick, Strick, Austria, Westrick

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Where is the Bistrica family from?

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

What did your Bistrica ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Crane Operator
    100%
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What Bistrica family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Bistrica. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bistrica 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bistrica. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bistrica. For the veterans among your Bistrica ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bistrica lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Bistrica life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bistrica in 1973 was 77, and 87 in 1999.

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