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Bisges Family History

Bisges 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: Biss, Borges, Biggs, Bines, Bridges, Digges, Bigos, Biegel, Bies

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Where is the Bisges family from?

You can see how Bisges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisges family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bisges family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bisges's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Bisges families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bisges surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bisges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bisges. 43% of Bisges men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Bisges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisges 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bisges. 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 32 military records available for the last name Bisges. For the veterans among your Bisges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisges lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bisges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bisges in 1964 was 66, and 89 in 2003.

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