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Bisha Family History

Bisha 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: Bish, Busha, Basha, Bishop, Basa, Biss, Issa, Bina, Sha, Bush

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Where is the Bisha family from?

You can see how Bisha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisha family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bisha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bisha family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bisha's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bisha families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bisha 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 313 census records available for the last name Bisha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisha 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Bisha. 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 29 military records available for the last name Bisha. For the veterans among your Bisha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisha lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Bisha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bisha in 1969 was 59, and 71 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bisha 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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