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Biswas Name Meaning

Indian (West Bengal) and Bangladeshi: Kayastha name from Sanskrit višvāsa ‘trust’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Biss, Bias, Islas, Bindas, Bastos, Barnas, Zisman, Rivas, Bisel

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You can see how Biswas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biswas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Biswas family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Biswas's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Biswas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Biswas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biswas 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Biswas. 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 37 military records available for the last name Biswas. For the veterans among your Biswas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biswas lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Biswas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Biswas in 1987 was 39, and 80 in 2004.

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