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Bissia Family History

Bissia 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: Biss, Issa, Bassin, Bisson, Bisset, Bissen, Bisso, Bisig, Boscia

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Where is the Bissia family from?

You can see how Bissia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bissia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bissia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bissia families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Bissia's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Bissia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bissia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bissia ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Bissia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bissia 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bissia. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bissia. For the veterans among your Bissia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bissia lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1988, in the United States, Bissia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Bissia in 1964 was 88, and 73 in 1988.

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