Origins of the Bissell surname
About the Bissells
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Interesting facts about Bissell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Bissell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1539.
Who were Bissells most likely to marry?
Bissell Or Bissel Or Bissall Or Bissills
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Bissell Or Bessells
Our tell us which families married Bissells.
What are the most common Bissell first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Bissells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Bissells in 1921
Dressmaker
33
Domestic Servant
21
General Servant Domestic
18
Dress Maker
16
Laundress
16
Common male occupations for Bissells in 1921
Blacksmith
36
General Labourer
31
Iron Worker
31
Coal Miner
26
Shoemaker
24
