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Bizon Family History

Bizon Name Meaning

Polish: nickname from bizon ‘whip’ used for a big ponderous person.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bien, Lezon, Bigos, Balon, Giron, Bailon, Pion, Miron, Boron, Bolon

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Where is the Bizon family from?

You can see how Bizon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bizon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bizon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Bizon families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bizon's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Bizon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bizon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bizon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bizon. 50% of Bizon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bizon women worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Baker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 809 census records available for the last name Bizon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bizon 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Bizon. 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 246 military records available for the last name Bizon. For the veterans among your Bizon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bizon lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bizon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bizon in 1957 was 35, and 70 in 2004.

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