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Bissley Family History

Bissley 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: Nissley, Bissey, Insley, Bussey, Bickley, Sisley, Kinsley, Kissler

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Where is the Bissley family from?

You can see how Bissley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bissley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bissley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Bissley families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bissley's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Bissley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bissley 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 Bissley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bissley. 100% of Bissley 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 Bissley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Bissley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bissley 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Bissley. 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 17 military records available for the last name Bissley. For the veterans among your Bissley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bissley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bissley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bissley

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