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Bisgyer Family History

Bisgyer 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: Bigger, Birger, Bieger, Binger, Bigler, Bilger, Bisher, Visger, Biser

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Where is the Bisgyer family from?

You can see how Bisgyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisgyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bisgyer families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bisgyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bisgyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bisgyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bisgyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Lawyer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Bisgyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisgyer 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Bisgyer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 168 military records available for the last name Bisgyer. For the veterans among your Bisgyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisgyer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bisgyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bisgyer in 1967 was 66, and 96 in 2004.

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