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Biscar Family History

Biscar Surname 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: Bitar, Oscar, Cisar, Biscardi, Biscoe, Biggar, Biswas, Bishara

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Where is the Biscar family from?

You can see how Biscar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biscar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Biscar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Biscar families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 78% of all the recorded Biscar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Biscar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biscar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Biscar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biscar 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Biscar. 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 23 military records available for the last name Biscar. For the veterans among your Biscar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biscar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Biscar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Biscar in 1963 was 77, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biscar ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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