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Bisen Family History

Bisen 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: Bien, Eisen, Bise, Bissen, Boisen, Bosen, Bisel, Bisek, Risen, Biren

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Where is the Bisen family from?

You can see how Bisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bisen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bisen families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bisen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bisen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bisen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bisen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Bisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisen 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Bisen. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bisen. For the veterans among your Bisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisen lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Bisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bisen in 1977 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

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