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Bisslin Family History

Bisslin 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: Bassin, Brislin, Bisson, Bissen, Breslin, Biglin, Bistline, Kissling

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Where is the Bisslin family from?

You can see how Bisslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisslin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bisslin families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Bisslin families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Bisslin's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Bisslin families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bisslin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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What did your Bisslin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Bisslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisslin 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bisslin. 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 Bisslin. For the veterans among your Bisslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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