Bisel Family History

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Bisel Name Meaning

South German: of uncertain origin, possibly a habitational name from a place so named in Alsace.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Biel, Biser, Basel, Wissel, Meisel, Buser, Biss, Riser, Bixel, Kissel

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Bisel Family Origin

Where is the Bisel family from?

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You can see how Bisel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bisel families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Bisel families living in Cheshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Bisel's in the UK. Cheshire had the highest population of Bisel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bisel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Bisel Family Occupations

What did your Bisel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayers Foreman and Boardinghouse Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Bisel. 34% of Bisel men worked as a Bricklayers Foreman and 34% of Bisel women worked as a Boardinghouse Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bisel were General Engineer (retired) and Unpaid Domestic Duties

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Bricklayers Foreman
    34%
  • Chief Linema Operator
    34%
  • General Engineer (retired)
    34%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Boardinghouse Keeper
    34%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    34%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%

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

Bisel Historical Records

What Bisel family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 176 immigration records available for the last name Bisel. 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 Card

There are 746 military records available for the last name Bisel. For the veterans among your Bisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Bisel Life Expectancy

What is the average Bisel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bisel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bisel in 1962 was 56, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bisel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bisel 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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