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Bisig Family History

Bisig Surname Meaning

Swiss German: possibly an altered form of German Beisig a habitational name from Peising in Bavaria.

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


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Where is the Bisig family from?

You can see how Bisig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bisig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Bisig families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Bisig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bisig families in 1880.
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What did your Bisig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bisig. 24% of Bisig men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bisig women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bisig were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Bisig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bisig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisig 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Bisig. 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 233 military records available for the last name Bisig. For the veterans among your Bisig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisig lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bisig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bisig in 1960 was 52, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bisig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bisig ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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