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Bisp Family History

Bisp Surname Meaning

from Middle English bisp a reduced form of Bishop. Compare Bispham (Lancs) recorded as Biscopham in 1086 Bispeham in 1327 (Lancs Place-Names p. 156).

and Bishton (Staffs) recorded as Bispetone in 1086 Bissopeston' 1198-1208 (Staffs Place-Names p. 123-4).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bisp family from?

You can see how Bisp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bisp families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Bisp families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Bisp's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Bisp families in 1891.
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What did your Bisp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coach Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bisp. 50% of Bisp men worked as a Coach Painter and 93% of Bisp women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bisp were Poultry Farmer (assisting Fath and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coach Painter
    50%
  • Poultry Farmer (assisting Fath
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

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Census Records

There are 755 census records available for the last name Bisp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisp 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Bisp. 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 59 military records available for the last name Bisp. For the veterans among your Bisp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisp lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Bisp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bisp in 1977 was 78, and 99 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bisp 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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