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Bisgrove Family History

Bisgrove Surname Meaning

English (Somerset): apparently a habitational name from an unidentified place in or near Somerset.

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


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Where is the Bisgrove family from?

You can see how Bisgrove families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisgrove family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bisgrove families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 83 Bisgrove families living in Somerset. This was about 54% of all the recorded Bisgrove's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Bisgrove families in 1891.
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What did your Bisgrove ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bisgrove. 67% of Bisgrove men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Bisgrove women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    67%
  • Fish Frier
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bisgrove. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisgrove 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Bisgrove. 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 375 military records available for the last name Bisgrove. For the veterans among your Bisgrove ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisgrove lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Bisgrove life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bisgrove in 1962 was 84, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bisgrove 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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