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Bisogno Family History

Bisogno Surname Meaning

Italian: from bisogno ‘want need lack’ (medieval Latin bisonium) possibly applied as a nickname for a poor person.

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


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Where is the Bisogno family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bisogno. 24% of Bisogno men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Bisogno women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bisogno were Foreman and New Worker.

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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%
  • Barber
    24%
  • Chauffeur
    18%
  • Foreman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%

What Bisogno family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Bisogno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisogno 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Bisogno. 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 259 military records available for the last name Bisogno. For the veterans among your Bisogno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisogno lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bisogno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bisogno in 1957 was 26, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bisogno 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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