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Bisa Family History

Bisa Name 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: Basa, Biss, Bina, Pisa, Busa, Bise, Isa, Bila, Lisa, Zisa

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Where is the Bisa family from?

You can see how Bisa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisa family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bisa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bisa family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bisa's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Bisa families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bisa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bisa ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Hand Laster
    100%
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Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Bisa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisa 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Bisa. 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 24 military records available for the last name Bisa. For the veterans among your Bisa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisa lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Bisa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bisa in 1962 was 74, and 72 in 1997.

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