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Bissmeyer Family History

Bissmeyer 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: Billmeyer, Glassmeyer, Rosemeyer, Borgmeyer, Dickmeyer, Brinkmeyer

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Where is the Bissmeyer family from?

You can see how Bissmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bissmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bissmeyer families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bissmeyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bissmeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bissmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bissmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dressmaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bissmeyer. 100% of Bissmeyer women worked as a Dressmaker. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Bissmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bissmeyer 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bissmeyer. 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 60 military records available for the last name Bissmeyer. For the veterans among your Bissmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bissmeyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bissmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bissmeyer in 1963 was 68, and 54 in 2004.

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