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Bissa Family History

Bissa 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, Issa, Bisso, Bussa, Basa, Bass, Buss, Bliss, Boss, Baksa

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Where is the Bissa family from?

You can see how Bissa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bissa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bissa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Bissa families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bissa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bissa families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Bissa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bissa 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Bissa. 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 44 military records available for the last name Bissa. For the veterans among your Bissa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bissa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Bissa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bissa in 1965 was 67, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bissa 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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