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Bisshopp Family History

Bisshopp Surname Meaning

see Bishop.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bisshopp family from?

You can see how Bisshopp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisshopp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bisshopp families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Bisshopp families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bisshopp's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bisshopp families in 1891.
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What did your Bisshopp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Licensed Victualler and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bisshopp. 100% of Bisshopp men worked as a Licensed Victualler and 67% of Bisshopp 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

  • Licensed Victualler
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Private Means
    17%

What Bisshopp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 677 census records available for the last name Bisshopp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisshopp 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Bisshopp. 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 47 military records available for the last name Bisshopp. For the veterans among your Bisshopp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisshopp lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Bisshopp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bisshopp in 1975 was 66, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bisshopp 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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