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Bissitt Family History

Bissitt 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: Bissett, Blissett, Bisset, Bassett, Bissette, Bisnett, Brissett

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Where is the Bissitt family from?

You can see how Bissitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bissitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bissitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Bissitt families living in Kansas. This was about 48% of all the recorded Bissitt's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Bissitt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bissitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bissitt ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 781 census records available for the last name Bissitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bissitt 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Bissitt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 100 military records available for the last name Bissitt. For the veterans among your Bissitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bissitt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Bissitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Bissitt in 1963 was 71, and 77 in 2002.

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