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Bissel Family History

Bissel 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: Bissell, Bisset, Beissel, Bissen, Gissel, Missel, Kissel, Bisel

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Where is the Bissel family from?

You can see how Bissel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bissel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bissel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Bissel families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Bissel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bissel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bissel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bissel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bissel. 100% of Bissel 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Bissel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bissel 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 580 immigration records available for the last name Bissel. 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 670 military records available for the last name Bissel. For the veterans among your Bissel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bissel lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Bissel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bissel in 1947 was 60, and 41 in 2003.

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