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Biset Family History

Biset 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: Bise, Bisset, Bisel, Bisek, Biser, Best, Billet, Bien, Biss, Eisen

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Where is the Biset family from?

You can see how Biset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biset family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Biset families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Biset family living in Channel Islands. This was about 50% of all the recorded Biset's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 1 other county had the highest population of Biset families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biset 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 178 census records available for the last name Biset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biset 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Biset. 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 12 military records available for the last name Biset. For the veterans among your Biset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biset lifespan?

Average Biset life expectancy in 1991 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biset 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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