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Bissington Family History

Bissington 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: Billington, Brassington, Blessington, Essington, Brasington

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Where is the Bissington family from?

You can see how Bissington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bissington family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Bissington families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bissington's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bissington families in 1891.
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What did your Bissington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bissington. 100% of Bissington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Bissington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bissington 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bissington. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bissington. For the veterans among your Bissington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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