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Biesett Family History

Biesett 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: Bissett, Bresett, Blewett, Blissett, Bieser, Birkett, Lipsett, Bisset

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Where is the Biesett family from?

You can see how Biesett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biesett family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Biesett family living in Fife. This was about 50% of all the recorded Biesett's in Scotland. Fife and 1 other county had the highest population of Biesett families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Biesett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biesett 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Biesett. 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 1 military records available for the last name Biesett. For the veterans among your Biesett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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