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Biswick Family History

Biswick 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: Beswick, Barwick, Swick, Berwick, Bewick, Biddick, Elswick, Fishwick

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Where is the Biswick family from?

You can see how Biswick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biswick family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Biswick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Biswick families living in Staffordshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Biswick's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Biswick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biswick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Biswick ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Biswick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biswick 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Biswick. 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 14 military records available for the last name Biswick. For the veterans among your Biswick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biswick lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Biswick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Biswick in 1970 was 81, and 70 in 2003.

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