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Origins of the Bish surname

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About the Bishs

We have a total number of 4782 records for people with the last name Bish.

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Where do most Bishs live?

In 1921, most Bishs lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Bishs

How common is your surname?

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

We have 4,460 records for the Bish surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Bishs most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Bish first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Bishs

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

Common Female occupations for Bishs in 1921
Laundress

17

Dressmaker

15

General Servant Domestic

14

House Servant

12

Housemaid Domestic

11

Common Male occupations for Bishs in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

40

General Labourer

36

Bricklayer

24

Gardener

17

Gardener Domestic

16

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