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Bisett Family History

Bisett Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bissett, Bisnett, Isett, Brett, Baskett, Minett, Blissett, Rivett

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Where is the Bisett family from?

You can see how Bisett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisett family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bisett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 6 Bisett families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Bisett's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Bisett families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bisett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Bisett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisett 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Bisett. 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 88 military records available for the last name Bisett. For the veterans among your Bisett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Bisett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bisett in 1966 was 74, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bisett 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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