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Bisseth Family History

Bisseth 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: Bisset, Bissett, Bissell, Blissett, Nesseth, Borseth, Finseth, Bissen

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Where is the Bisseth family from?

You can see how Bisseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisseth family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bisseth families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 3 Bisseth families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Bisseth's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Bisseth families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bisseth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bisseth ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Bisseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisseth 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bisseth. 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 Bisseth. For the veterans among your Bisseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisseth lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1995, in the United States, Bisseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bisseth in 1993 was 83, and 83 in 1995.

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