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Bissonnet Family History

Bissonnet 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: Bissonnette, Bonnet, Bisson, Bisset, Bissinger, Bussone, Bissonette

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Where is the Bissonnet family from?

You can see how Bissonnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bissonnet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bissonnet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 109 Bissonnet families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bissonnet's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bissonnet families in 1911.
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What did your Bissonnet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bissonnet. 47% of Bissonnet men worked as a Cultivateur and 34% of Bissonnet women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bissonnet were Journalier and Operative. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    47%
  • Menuisier
    34%
  • Journalier
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Commis
    34%
  • Operative
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bissonnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bissonnet 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Bissonnet. 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 70 military records available for the last name Bissonnet. For the veterans among your Bissonnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bissonnet lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Bissonnet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bissonnet in 1966 was 74, and 79 in 2000.

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