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Origins of the Biscoe surname

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Where do most Biscoes live?

In 1921, most Biscoes lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Biscoes

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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,380 records for the Biscoe surname. The oldest one dates back to 1786.

Who were Biscoes most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Biscoe first names?

  • Lloyd
  • John
  • Mary
  • Sarah

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Common jobs for Biscoes

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Biscoes in 1921
Dressmaker

10

Private Means

8

Housemaid Domestic

7

Living On Own Means

6

Clergyman's Daur

5

Common Male occupations for Biscoes in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

13

Student

12

Clerk

10

Farm Labourer

10

Carman

8

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