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Bissot Family History

Bissot 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: Bisson, Bisset, Bisso, Tissot, Bishop, Biss, Basso, Sisson, Bossom

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Where is the Bissot family from?

You can see how Bissot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bissot family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bissot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Bissot family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Bissot's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Bissot families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bissot 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 Bissot ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Bissot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Bissot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bissot 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Bissot. 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 102 military records available for the last name Bissot. For the veterans among your Bissot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bissot lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2001, in the United States, Bissot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bissot in 1946 was 46, and 74 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bissot

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bissot 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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