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Bissen Family History

Bissen Surname Meaning

German and Luxembourgish: habitational name from either of the places so named one near Oldenburg another in Rhineland both in Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Bissen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bissen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bissen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Bissen families living in Channel Islands. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bissen's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Bissen families in 1891.
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What did your Bissen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bissen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bissen 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Bissen. 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 605 military records available for the last name Bissen. For the veterans among your Bissen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bissen lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Bissen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bissen in 1947 was 39, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bissen 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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