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Bishara Family History

Bishara Surname Meaning

Arabic (mainly Egypt; also Syria): from a personal name based on bishāra ‘good news’ an Arabic word used as the equivalent to Greek euangelion ‘gospel’.

Bearers of this surname are mostly Christians.

Compare Bashara and Beshara.

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


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Where is the Bishara family from?

You can see how Bishara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bishara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Bishara families living in New York. This was about 23% of all the recorded Bishara's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bishara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bishara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bishara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Store Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bishara. 50% of Bishara men worked as a Store Owner.

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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

  • Store Owner
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Bishara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 855 census records available for the last name Bishara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bishara 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Bishara. 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 90 military records available for the last name Bishara. For the veterans among your Bishara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bishara lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bishara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bishara in 1966 was 74, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bishara 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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