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Biscornet Name Meaning

French: probably a topographic name derived from Old French bis ‘double’ and corne ‘corner’. The surname Biscornet is not found in France. Compare Biskner .

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


Similar surnames: Cornet, Biscoe, Corner, Bonnet, Borne, Visconti, Bashore, Osborne

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Where is the Biscornet family from?

You can see how Biscornet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biscornet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Biscornet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Biscornet families living in New Hampshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Biscornet's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Biscornet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biscornet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Biscornet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Biscornet. 100% of Biscornet women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Biscornet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biscornet 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Biscornet. 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 25 military records available for the last name Biscornet. For the veterans among your Biscornet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biscornet lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Biscornet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Biscornet in 1965 was 71, and 78 in 1995.

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