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Bisard Family History

Bisard Surname Meaning

French: nickname for someone with a dark complexion derived from bis ‘grayish brown’. Compare Bessard.

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


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Where is the Bisard family from?

You can see how Bisard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bisard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Bisard families living in Staffordshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bisard's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Bisard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bisard 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 Bisard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bisard. 50% of Bisard men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bisard women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Fireman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Bisard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Bisard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisard 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Bisard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 64 military records available for the last name Bisard. For the veterans among your Bisard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bisard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bisard in 1964 was 69, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bisard 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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