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Bisset Hay Family History

Bisset Hay 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: Bisset, Bissette, Bissett, Bissey, Bissell, Bussey, Blissett

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Where is the Bisset Hay family from?

You can see how Bisset Hay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisset Hay family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Bisset Hay families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bisset Hay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bisset Hay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Bisset Hay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisset Hay 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bisset Hay. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Bisset Hay. For the veterans among your Bisset Hay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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