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Bischoffer Family History

Bischoffer 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, Schiffer, Schaffer, Schofer, Schopfer, Birkhofer, Scheffer

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Where is the Bischoffer family from?

You can see how Bischoffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bischoffer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bischoffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bischoffer families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Bischoffer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bischoffer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bischoffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bischoffer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Bischoffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bischoffer 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 Bischoffer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bischoffer. For the veterans among your Bischoffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bischoffer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1997, in the United States, Bischoffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bischoffer in 1959 was 55, and 71 in 1997.

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