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Bison Family History

Bison Surname Meaning

Italian (Veneto): from the dialect word biso a variant of Italian bigio (see Biggio).

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


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Where is the Bison family from?

You can see how Bison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Bison families living in Dorset. This was about 17% of all the recorded Bison's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Bison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bison 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 Bison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bison. 30% of Bison men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Bison women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bison 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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bison 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Bison. 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 454 military records available for the last name Bison. For the veterans among your Bison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bison lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bison in 1963 was 75, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bison 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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