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Bisell Family History

Bisell 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: Bissell, Wisell, Bisel, Biswell, Bell, Isbell, Bill, Gesell, Sell

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Where is the Bisell family from?

You can see how Bisell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bisell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bisell families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bisell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bisell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bisell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 617 census records available for the last name Bisell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisell 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Bisell. 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 154 military records available for the last name Bisell. For the veterans among your Bisell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Bisell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bisell in 1967 was 75, and 96 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bisell 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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