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Bissland Family History

Bissland Surname Meaning

see Bisland.

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


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Where is the Bissland family from?

You can see how Bissland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bissland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bissland families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 8 Bissland families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bissland's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Bissland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bissland 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 Bissland ancestors do for a living?

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

What Bissland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bissland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bissland 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Bissland. 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 54 military records available for the last name Bissland. For the veterans among your Bissland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bissland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bissland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bissland in 1962 was 67, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bissland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bissland 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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