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Bisaillon Family History

Bisaillon Surname Meaning

French: probably a derivative of Old French bisaille ‘peas and vetch used as hen food’ hence presumably an occupational name for a grower or supplier of poultry food.

The surname Bisaillon is no longer found in France where only a very rare variant Bizaillon is extant.

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


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Where is the Bisaillon family from?

You can see how Bisaillon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisaillon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bisaillon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 315 Bisaillon families living in Quebec. This was about 97% of all the recorded Bisaillon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bisaillon families in 1911.
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What did your Bisaillon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bisaillon. 42% of Bisaillon men worked as a Cultivateur and 34% of Bisaillon women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bisaillon were Farmer and Mnagre.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    42%
  • Journalier
    13%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    9%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Commis
    34%
  • Mnagre
    34%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Bisaillon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisaillon 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Bisaillon. 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 787 military records available for the last name Bisaillon. For the veterans among your Bisaillon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisaillon lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Bisaillon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bisaillon in 1946 was 36, and 84 in 2004.

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