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Bissonnette Family History

Bissonnette Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Bissonnet: diminutive of Bisson 1 a topographic name meaning ‘bush scrub’; or perhaps a variant of Bessonnet which is derived from Old French besson ‘twin’. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bassette, Monette, Bisset, Bissonette, Violette, Bissette, Bonnet

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Where is the Bissonnette family from?

You can see how Bissonnette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bissonnette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bissonnette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 956 Bissonnette families living in Quebec. This was about 84% of all the recorded Bissonnette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bissonnette families in 1911.
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What did your Bissonnette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bissonnette. 27% of Bissonnette men worked as a Cultivateur and 20% of Bissonnette women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bissonnette were Fils De Cultivateur and Institutrice. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    27%
  • Journalier
    21%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    20%
  • Servant
    13%
  • Cultivateur
    11%
  • Institutrice
    9%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bissonnette. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Bissonnette. For the veterans among your Bissonnette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bissonnette lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Bissonnette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bissonnette in 1954 was 47, and 66 in 2004.

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