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Bissard Family History

Bissard 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: Bossard, Bussard, Brassard, Billard, Gossard, Lessard, Biscardi

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Where is the Bissard family from?

You can see how Bissard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bissard family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bissard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Bissard family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bissard's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Bissard families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Bissard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bissard 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Bissard. 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 42 military records available for the last name Bissard. For the veterans among your Bissard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bissard lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Bissard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bissard in 1986 was 82, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bissard 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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