Origins of the Bissenden surname
About the Bissendens
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Interesting facts about Bissenden
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We have for the Bissenden surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.
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What are the most common Bissenden first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Bissendens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Bissendens in 1921
Dressmaker
5
Scholars
5
Domestic Servant
4
Domestic Servant General
3
Cook
2
Common male occupations for Bissendens in 1921
Postman
7
Boat Builder
4
Bricklayer
4
Grocers Assistant
3
Stone Mason
3
