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Bischel Name Meaning

German: variant of Büschel a habitational name from a place near Oldenburg or a topographic name from Middle High German büschel ‘bundle bunch’ for someone who lived in a semi-wild area.

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


Similar surnames: Fischel, Bisel, Eichel, Bisch, Bickel, Bircher, Peschel, Mischel

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Where is the Bischel family from?

You can see how Bischel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bischel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bischel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Bischel families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Bischel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bischel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bischel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bischel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bischel. 43% of Bischel men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Bischel women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bischel were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Stationary Engineer
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    58%
  • Housekeeper
    43%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bischel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bischel 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Bischel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 348 military records available for the last name Bischel. For the veterans among your Bischel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bischel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bischel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bischel in 1961 was 45, and 67 in 2004.

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