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Bissenden Family History

Bissenden Surname Meaning

see Bishenden.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Bissenden family from?

You can see how Bissenden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bissenden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bissenden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Bissenden families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Bissenden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bissenden families in 1891.
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What did your Bissenden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bissenden. 100% of Bissenden 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bissenden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bissenden 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Bissenden. 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 140 military records available for the last name Bissenden. For the veterans among your Bissenden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bissenden lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Bissenden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bissenden in 1967 was 77, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bissenden 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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