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Bisonette Family History

Bisonette 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: Bissonette, Binette, Bissette, Bissonnette, Simonette, Bisnett

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Where is the Bisonette family from?

You can see how Bisonette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisonette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bisonette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 79 Bisonette families living in Ontario. This was about 66% of all the recorded Bisonette's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bisonette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bisonette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bisonette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bisonette. 30% of Bisonette men worked as a Laborer. .

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Journalier
    15%
  • Farmers Son
    15%
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What Bisonette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bisonette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisonette 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Bisonette. 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 87 military records available for the last name Bisonette. For the veterans among your Bisonette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisonette lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Bisonette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Bisonette in 1953 was 56, and 62 in 2002.

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