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Bisham Family History

Bisham 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: Basham, Isham, Bigham, Wisham, Bishop, Witham, Islam, Bingham, Sham

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Where is the Bisham family from?

You can see how Bisham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bisham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Bisham families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Bisham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bisham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bisham 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 189 census records available for the last name Bisham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisham 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Bisham. 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 30 military records available for the last name Bisham. For the veterans among your Bisham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bisham 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bisham

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