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Bissig Family History

Bissig 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: Bisig, Biss, Bassin, Bisson, Reissig, Bisset, Bissen, Bisso, Hassig

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Where is the Bissig family from?

You can see how Bissig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bissig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bissig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Bissig families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Bissig's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Bissig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bissig 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 Bissig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bissig. 38% of Bissig men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Mechanic
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Bissig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Bissig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bissig 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Bissig. 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 Bissig. For the veterans among your Bissig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bissig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bissig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bissig in 1963 was 57, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bissig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bissig 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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