History of your Surname
Get access to Bistrich family records.Start a free trial

Bistrich Family History

Bistrich 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: Dietrich, Westrich, Dittrich, Burich, Beatrice, Birch, Stich, Bostic

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Bistrich family from?

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

What did your Bistrich ancestors do for a living?

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

What Bistrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Bistrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bistrich census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Bistrich

Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Bistrich. 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.

View all Bistrich immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Bistrich. For the veterans among your Bistrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bistrich military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bistrich family history

Discover More

What is the average Bistrich lifespan?

Average Bistrich life expectancy in 1996 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bistrich

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bistrich family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Bistrich last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial