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Bissman Family History

Bissman 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: Rissman, Bassman, Bossman, Wissman, Bussman, Mossman, Billman

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Where is the Bissman family from?

You can see how Bissman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bissman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bissman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bissman family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bissman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bissman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bissman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bissman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bissman. 60% of Bissman men worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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What Bissman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Bissman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bissman 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Bissman. 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 80 military records available for the last name Bissman. For the veterans among your Bissman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bissman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Bissman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bissman in 1966 was 82, and 84 in 2000.

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