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Bissaillon Family History

Bissaillon 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: Bisaillon, Bissell, Bouillon, Ballon, Castillon, Bailon, Castrillon

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Where is the Bissaillon family from?

You can see how Bissaillon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bissaillon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bissaillon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 37 Bissaillon families living in Quebec. This was about 79% of all the recorded Bissaillon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bissaillon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bissaillon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bissaillon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bissaillon. 43% of Bissaillon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bissaillon women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Bissaillon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Bissaillon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bissaillon 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Bissaillon. 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 122 military records available for the last name Bissaillon. For the veterans among your Bissaillon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bissaillon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bissaillon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bissaillon in 1963 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

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