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Bissant Family History

Bissant 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: Bassano, Bessent, Bisson, Bussan, Bisset, Bissen, Kissane, Poissant

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Where is the Bissant family from?

You can see how Bissant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bissant family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bissant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Bissant families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bissant's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bissant families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bissant 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 Bissant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bissant. 100% of Bissant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bissant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Bissant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bissant 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Bissant. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bissant. For the veterans among your Bissant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bissant lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Bissant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bissant in 1974 was 58, and 86 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bissant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bissant 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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