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Bissmaier Family History

Bissmaier 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: Bossier, Bissinger, Wiedmaier, Widmaier, Ismail, Brushaber, Kissler

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Where is the Bissmaier family from?

You can see how Bissmaier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bissmaier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bissmaier family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bissmaier's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Bissmaier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bissmaier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bissmaier ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Bissmaier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bissmaier 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Bissmaier. 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 27 military records available for the last name Bissmaier. For the veterans among your Bissmaier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bissmaier lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Bissmaier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bissmaier in 1975 was 72, and 65 in 2003.

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