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Bisignano Family History

Bisignano Name Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from either of two places called Bisignano: one the more likely source of the surname in Cosenza province; the other in the province of Ascoli Piceno. The placename is derived from the Latin personal name Visinius with the suffix -anu.

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


Similar surnames: Sirignano, Savignano, Siano, Boggiano, Cusimano, Viggiano, Brignac

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Where is the Bisignano family from?

You can see how Bisignano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisignano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Bisignano families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Bisignano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bisignano families in 1920.
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What did your Bisignano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bisignano. 24% of Bisignano men worked as a New Worker and 34% of Bisignano women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bisignano were Tipple Man and Packer. .

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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

  • New Worker
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Labor
    18%
  • Tipple Man
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Packer
    34%
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What Bisignano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 741 census records available for the last name Bisignano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisignano 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Bisignano. 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 414 military records available for the last name Bisignano. For the veterans among your Bisignano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisignano lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bisignano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Bisignano in 1959 was 53, and 88 in 2004.

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