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Bissonett Family History

Bissonett 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: Bissonette, Bissonnette, Bissett, Bisnett, Blissett, Bisson, Basnett

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Where is the Bissonett family from?

You can see how Bissonett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bissonett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bissonett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Bissonett families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bissonett's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bissonett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bissonett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bissonett ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 668 census records available for the last name Bissonett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bissonett 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Bissonett. 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 102 military records available for the last name Bissonett. For the veterans among your Bissonett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bissonett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Bissonett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bissonett in 1967 was 89, and 81 in 2003.

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