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Bisman Family History

Bisman 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: Lisman, Wisman, Birman, Zisman, Bigman, Bosman, Eisman, Busman

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Where is the Bisman family from?

You can see how Bisman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bisman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Bisman families living in Ohio. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bisman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bisman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bisman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bisman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 643 census records available for the last name Bisman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisman 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Bisman. 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 72 military records available for the last name Bisman. For the veterans among your Bisman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Bisman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bisman in 1966 was 69, and 88 in 2002.

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