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Bisnett Family History

Bisnett Surname Meaning

Probably Irish: variant of Basnett.

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


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Where is the Bisnett family from?

You can see how Bisnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisnett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bisnett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Bisnett families living in Essex. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bisnett's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Bisnett families in 1891.
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What did your Bisnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Elevator Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bisnett. 36% of Bisnett men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Bisnett women worked as an Elevator Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bisnett were Laborer and Housekeeping.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Elevator Operator
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeping
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bisnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisnett 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Bisnett. 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 351 military records available for the last name Bisnett. For the veterans among your Bisnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisnett lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bisnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bisnett in 1960 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

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