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Bisset Family History

Bisset Surname Meaning

Scottish (of Norman origin): variant of Bissett. French: from a diminutive of Old French bisse ‘fine linen’ (see Bisson).

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


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Where is the Bisset family from?

You can see how Bisset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisset family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bisset families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 31 Bisset families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Bisset's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bisset families in 1911.
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What did your Bisset ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bisset. 42% of Bisset men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Bisset women worked as a Commis. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bisset were Engineer and Finisher.

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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
    42%
  • Labourer
    21%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Engineer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    40%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Finisher
    20%

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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Bisset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisset 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 18,000 immigration records available for the last name Bisset. 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 Bisset. For the veterans among your Bisset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisset lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bisset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bisset in 1962 was 67, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bisset 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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