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Bischdorf Family History

Bischdorf 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: Bischoff, Bischof, Tischendorf, Bishoff, Bishop, Eichhorn, Kasdorf

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Where is the Bischdorf family from?

You can see how Bischdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bischdorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bischdorf family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bischdorf's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Bischdorf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bischdorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bischdorf ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Bischdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bischdorf 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bischdorf. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bischdorf. For the veterans among your Bischdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bischdorf lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Bischdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bischdorf in 1967 was 80, and 84 in 1997.

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