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Bisom Family History

Bisom 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: Basom, Isom, Bishop, Som, Biss, Bloom, Sison, Biron, Bisson, Broom

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Where is the Bisom family from?

You can see how Bisom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bisom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Bisom families living in Shropshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Bisom's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Bisom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bisom 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 469 census records available for the last name Bisom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisom 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Bisom. 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 95 military records available for the last name Bisom. For the veterans among your Bisom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bisom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bisom in 1962 was 52, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bisom 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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