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Bissmann Family History

Bissmann 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: Wissmann, Bussmann, Rossmann, Rissman, Bassman, Weissmann, Wiesmann

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Where is the Bissmann family from?

You can see how Bissmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bissmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bissmann families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bissmann's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bissmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bissmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Bissmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bissmann 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Bissmann. 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 59 military records available for the last name Bissmann. For the veterans among your Bissmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bissmann lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bissmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bissmann in 1966 was 73, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bissmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bissmann 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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