This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Bissonette family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Bissonette Family History

Bissonette Surname Meaning

American French: variant of Bissonnette.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Bissonette family from?

You can see how Bissonette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bissonette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bissonette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 134 Bissonette families living in Quebec. This was about 74% of all the recorded Bissonette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bissonette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bissonette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Bissonette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bissonette. 22% of Bissonette men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Bissonette women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bissonette were Truck Driver and Housework.

View Census Data for Bissonette | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Housework
    7%

What Bissonette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Bissonette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bissonette census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Bissonette

Passenger Lists

There are 682 immigration records available for the last name Bissonette. 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.

View all Bissonette immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bissonette. For the veterans among your Bissonette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bissonette military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bissonette family history

Discover More

What is the average Bissonette lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bissonette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Bissonette in 1953 was 50, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bissonette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bissonette 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bissonette family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial