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Bishopberger Family History

Bishopberger 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: Eichberger, Boxberger, Eisenberger, Lionberger, Bomberger, Buchberger

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Where is the Bishopberger family from?

You can see how Bishopberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bishopberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bishopberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bishopberger families living in Kansas. This was about 62% of all the recorded Bishopberger's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Bishopberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bishopberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bishopberger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Bishopberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bishopberger 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Bishopberger. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bishopberger. For the veterans among your Bishopberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bishopberger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Bishopberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bishopberger in 1968 was 74, and 87 in 1994.

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