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Bisnette Family History

Bisnette 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: Binette, Bissette, Bisnett, Minette, Bessette, Pinette, Binetti

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Where is the Bisnette family from?

You can see how Bisnette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisnette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bisnette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bisnette families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Bisnette's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bisnette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bisnette 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 Bisnette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Construction Work and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bisnette. 34% of Bisnette men worked as a Construction Work and 60% of Bisnette women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bisnette were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Construction Work
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Bisnette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 573 census records available for the last name Bisnette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisnette 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bisnette. 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 96 military records available for the last name Bisnette. For the veterans among your Bisnette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisnette lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bisnette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bisnette in 1964 was 65, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bisnette 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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