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Bisi Family History

Bisi 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: Biss, Risi, Bosi, Bise, Bisig, Bini, Lisi, Bish, Gisi, Bisio

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Where is the Bisi family from?

You can see how Bisi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bisi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Bisi families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Bisi's in USA. California had the highest population of Bisi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bisi 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 Bisi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bisi. 36% of Bisi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bisi women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Cheese Maker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Bisi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Bisi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisi 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Bisi. 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 169 military records available for the last name Bisi. For the veterans among your Bisi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisi lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Bisi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bisi in 1948 was 39, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bisi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bisi 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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