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Bishoff Family History

Bishoff Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bischoff.

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


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Where is the Bishoff family from?

You can see how Bishoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bishoff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bishoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Bishoff families living in British Columbia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bishoff's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Bishoff families in 1911.
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What did your Bishoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bishoff. 100% of Bishoff men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Bishoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bishoff 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 795 immigration records available for the last name Bishoff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bishoff. For the veterans among your Bishoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bishoff lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Bishoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bishoff in 1950 was 45, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bishoff 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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