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Bisdon Family History

Bisdon 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: Bisson, Risdon, Bishop, Boston, Bilton, Liston, Rigdon, Baston, Sison

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Where is the Bisdon family from?

You can see how Bisdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisdon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bisdon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bisdon family living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bisdon's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Bisdon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Bisdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisdon 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bisdon. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bisdon. For the veterans among your Bisdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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