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Biskop Family History

Biskop 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: Bishop, Biskup, Misko, Skop, Bosko, Bisson, Lisko, Bisso, Biscoe

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Where is the Biskop family from?

You can see how Biskop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biskop family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Biskop families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Biskop families living in Missouri. This was about 41% of all the recorded Biskop's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Biskop families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biskop surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Biskop ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biskop. 30% of Biskop men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Biskop women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biskop were Truck Driver and Saleslady. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%
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Census Records

There are 936 census records available for the last name Biskop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biskop 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Biskop. 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 56 military records available for the last name Biskop. For the veterans among your Biskop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biskop lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Biskop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Biskop in 1964 was 69, and 78 in 1992.

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