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Bisselle Family History

Bisselle 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: Bissell, Boisselle, Bissette, Biswell, Kissell, Desselle, Rosselle

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Where is the Bisselle family from?

You can see how Bisselle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisselle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bisselle families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bisselle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bisselle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bisselle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bisselle ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Bisselle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisselle 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Bisselle. 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 31 military records available for the last name Bisselle. For the veterans among your Bisselle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisselle lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Bisselle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bisselle in 1970 was 78, and 83 in 1998.

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