Origins of the Bisby surname
About the Bisbys
We have a total of 2509 records for people with the last name Bisby.
Find out more about your family in our records
Start your family history journey
Start free trial
“
I’ve managed to trace back to the mid-1700s! I can’t believe it! Utterly engrossing and I have uncovered some quite moving and heartbreaking stories attached to various ancestors. You don’t need any qualifications to start - just time patience, and some information.
SS
Stuart
Start your family tree
Trace your family back in time. Make new discoveries and see what other Findmypast family historians in our genealogy community have discovered about the Bisbys.
Sign up to get startedDelve deeper into the Bisby family's history
Interesting facts about Bisby
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Bisby surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
What are the most common Bisby first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
Census records provide incredible detail on names, ages, marital statuses, occupations and more.
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
