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Origins of the Bisp surname

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About the Bisps

We have a total number of 1003 records for people with the last name Bisp.

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Where do most Bisps live?

In 1921, most Bisps lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Bisps

How common is your surname?

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

We have 963 records for the Bisp surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Bisps most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Bisps.

What are the most common Bisp first names?

  • John
  • George
  • Elizabeth
  • Martha

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Bisp family members

Common jobs for Bisps

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

Common Female occupations for Bisps in 1921
Laundress

18

Tailoress

16

At School

5

Assistant

4

General Servant Domestic

3

Common Male occupations for Bisps in 1921
Stone Mason

8

General Labourer

7

Butcher

6

Ag Labourer

5

Ag Lb

4

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