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Bysshe Family History

Bysshe Surname 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: Bosse, Busse, Basse, Besse, Belshe, Bossie, Bussie, Basche, Busche

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bysshe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Bysshe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bysshe 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Bysshe. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bysshe. For the veterans among your Bysshe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bysshe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Bysshe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Bysshe in 1965 was 88, and 88 in 1997.

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