History of your Surname
Get access to Bisama family records.Start a free trial

Bisama Family History

Bisama 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: Sama, Basara, Busam, Isaza, Bierma, Bosma, Bishara, Isaman, Eisaman

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Bisama family from?

You can see how Bisama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisama family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bisama family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Bisama's in USA. California had the highest population of Bisama families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bisama surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bisama ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bisama ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Bisama family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Bisama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisama census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Bisama

Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Bisama. 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 Bisama immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Bisama. For the veterans among your Bisama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bisama military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bisama family history

Discover More

What is the average Bisama lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Bisama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bisama in 1967 was 68, and 97 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bisama

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bisama family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Bisama last name

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