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Bissex Family History

Bissex 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: Bisset, Bissen, Bissey, Biss, Bissell, Bussey, Bosse, Nissen, Bisson

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Where is the Bissex family from?

You can see how Bissex families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bissex family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bissex families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Bissex families living in Surrey. This was about 36% of all the recorded Bissex's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Bissex families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bissex 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 Bissex ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bissex. 100% of Bissex men worked as a Master Tailor and 78% of Bissex 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    12%
  • Hairdressers Asst
    12%

What Bissex family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bissex. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bissex 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Bissex. 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 101 military records available for the last name Bissex. For the veterans among your Bissex ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bissex lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Bissex life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bissex in 1965 was 70, and 63 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bissex 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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