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Bisbe Family History

Bisbe 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: Bise, Bisby, Bisbee, Kibbe, Babe, Biss, Kibe, Barbe, Bieber, Wise

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Where is the Bisbe family from?

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

What did your Bisbe ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Bisbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisbe 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Bisbe. 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 100 military records available for the last name Bisbe. For the veterans among your Bisbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisbe lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Bisbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bisbe in 1975 was 64, and 67 in 1996.

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