Origins of the Bissill surname

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    In 1921, most Bissills lived in london

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    24 Bissill Travel & migration records
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    John

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    Sarah

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    Common jobs for Bissills

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

    Commmon female occupations for Bissills in 1921

    Farmer

    5

    Farmers Wife

    4

    Assistant Teacher

    3

    Dressmaker

    3

    Living On Own Means

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Bissills in 1921

    Farmer

    8

    Baker

    4

    Farm Servant

    3

    General Labourer

    3

    Yeoman

    3

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