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Bissner Family History

Bissner 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: Lissner, Kissner, Wissner, Meissner, Beisner, Messner, Kissler

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Where is the Bissner family from?

You can see how Bissner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bissner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bissner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bissner families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Bissner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bissner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bissner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bissner ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bissner ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Bissner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bissner 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Bissner. 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 68 military records available for the last name Bissner. For the veterans among your Bissner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bissner lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Bissner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bissner in 1988 was 87, and 100 in 2004.

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