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Origins of the Bisby surname

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About the Bisbys

We have a total number of 2509 records for people with the last name Bisby.

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Where do most Bisbys live?

In 1921, most Bisbys lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Bisbys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,340 records for the Bisby surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Bisbys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Bisby first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Bisbys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Bisbys in 1921
General Servant Domestic

10

Dressmaker

8

House Servant

7

Razor Grinder

7

Domestic Servant

5

Common Male occupations for Bisbys in 1921
Coal Miner

25

Razor Grinder

17

Agricultural Labourer

14

Coal Miner Hewer

9

Waterman

9

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