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Bissonnett Family History

Bissonnett 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: Bissonnette, Bissonette, Bissett, Bisnett, Bonnett, Disbennett

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Where is the Bissonnett family from?

You can see how Bissonnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bissonnett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bissonnett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bissonnett family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Bissonnett's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bissonnett families in 1840.
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What did your Bissonnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bissonnett. 60% of Bissonnett men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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What Bissonnett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 543 census records available for the last name Bissonnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bissonnett 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Bissonnett. 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 48 military records available for the last name Bissonnett. For the veterans among your Bissonnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bissonnett lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Bissonnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bissonnett in 1972 was 75, and 84 in 1994.

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