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Bishnell Family History

Bishnell 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: Bushnell, Bissell, Rishell, Bicknell, Tichnell, Bignell, Biswell

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Where is the Bishnell family from?

You can see how Bishnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bishnell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bishnell family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bishnell's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Bishnell families in 1920.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bishnell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Bishnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bishnell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bishnell. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Bishnell. For the veterans among your Bishnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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