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Bishard Family History

Bishard 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: Wishard, Bishara, Bushard, Wishart, Billard, Bossard, Biscardi

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Where is the Bishard family from?

You can see how Bishard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bishard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bishard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Bishard families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bishard's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bishard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bishard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bishard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bishard. 47% of Bishard men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bishard women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Labor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bishard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bishard 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Bishard. 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 265 military records available for the last name Bishard. For the veterans among your Bishard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bishard lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bishard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bishard in 1966 was 86, and 76 in 2004.

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