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Bissenger Family History

Bissenger 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: Bissinger, Kissinger, Dissinger, Messenger, Biesinger, Bessinger

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Where is the Bissenger family from?

You can see how Bissenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bissenger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bissenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bissenger families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Bissenger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bissenger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Bissenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bissenger 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Bissenger. 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 19 military records available for the last name Bissenger. For the veterans among your Bissenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bissenger lifespan?

Average Bissenger life expectancy in 1968 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bissenger 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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