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Bishell Family History

Bishell Surname Meaning

see Bushell.

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


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Where is the Bishell family from?

You can see how Bishell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bishell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bishell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Bishell families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Bishell's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Bishell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bishell 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 Bishell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bishell. 100% of Bishell 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
    100%

What Bishell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bishell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bishell 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Bishell. 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 113 military records available for the last name Bishell. For the veterans among your Bishell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bishell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Bishell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bishell in 1962 was 71, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bishell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bishell 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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