Biscof History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

Early Origins of the Biscof family

The surname Biscof was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Biscof family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Biscof research. Another 75 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1628, 1671, 1794, 1812, 1823 and 1849 are included under the topic Early Biscof History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Biscof Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bischoff, Bischop, Bisschop, Bischoff, Bischopp and others.

Early Notables of the Biscof family

Prominent among members of the name Biscof in this period include

Dr. Ludwig Friedrich Christoph Biscoff was orn at Dessau Nov. 27, 1794. His father was a cello-player in the Duke's band, and the boy was early initiated into music, though (like so many musicians) in...

Biscof migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Biscof Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Adam Biscof, who settled in New York in 1854
Adam Biscof, aged 43, who landed in New York in 1854 1
Cathe Biscof, aged 10, who arrived in New York in 1854 1
Elisab Biscof, aged 7, who landed in New York in 1854 1
Eva Biscof, aged 8, who arrived in New York in 1854 1
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Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)