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Bisgood Family History

Bisgood Surname Meaning

perhaps a variant of Peasgood.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bisgood family from?

You can see how Bisgood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisgood family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bisgood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Bisgood families living in Somerset. This was about 27% of all the recorded Bisgood's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Bisgood families in 1891.
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What did your Bisgood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bisgood. 70% of Bisgood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    16%
  • None
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bisgood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisgood 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Bisgood. 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 108 military records available for the last name Bisgood. For the veterans among your Bisgood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisgood lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Bisgood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bisgood in 1963 was 74, and 76 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bisgood 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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