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Bisner Family History

Bisner 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: Beisner, Biener, Basner, Birner, Risner, Eisner, Wisner, Binner

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Where is the Bisner family from?

You can see how Bisner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bisner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bisner family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bisner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bisner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bisner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bisner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bisner. 27% of Bisner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bisner women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Mechanic
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Bisner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bisner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisner 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Bisner. 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 197 military records available for the last name Bisner. For the veterans among your Bisner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Bisner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Bisner in 1959 was 38, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bisner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bisner 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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