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Bislen Family History

Bislen 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: Bissen, Bielen, Billen, Billet, Bien, Bieler, Biller, Bullen, Eisen

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Where is the Bislen family from?

You can see how Bislen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bislen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1881. The most Bislen families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Bislen families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Bislen's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Bislen families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bislen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bislen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Bislen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bislen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bislen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bislen. For the veterans among your Bislen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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