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Bissin Family History

Bissin 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: Bassin, Bisson, Bissen, Biss, Nissen, Brislin, Bustin, Tessin, Diskin

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Where is the Bissin family from?

You can see how Bissin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bissin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bissin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bissin families living in Massachusetts. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bissin's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bissin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bissin 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 Bissin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bissin. 100% of Bissin men worked as a Proprietor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Bissin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Bissin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bissin 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bissin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bissin. For the veterans among your Bissin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bissin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bissin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bissin in 1967 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bissin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bissin 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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