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Bissantz Family History

Bissantz 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, Li Santi, Bisset, Bissen, Kissane

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Where is the Bissantz family from?

You can see how Bissantz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bissantz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bissantz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bissantz families living in Kansas. This was about 46% of all the recorded Bissantz's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Bissantz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bissantz 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 Bissantz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Blacksmith was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bissantz. 50% of Bissantz men worked as a Blacksmith.

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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

  • Blacksmith
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Bissantz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Bissantz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bissantz 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Bissantz. 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 68 military records available for the last name Bissantz. For the veterans among your Bissantz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bissantz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bissantz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bissantz in 1966 was 71, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bissantz 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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