Bissell Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Bissell Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Bissell family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 74
Agricultural Labourer 8
Nailor 8
Dress Maker 6
Labourer 6
Servant 6
Coal Miner 6
Nail Maker 5
House Servant 4
Mechanic 4
Chain Maker 4
House Keeper 3
Shepherd 3
Lace Maker 3
Son 3
Needle Woman 3
Basket Maker 3
Nailer 3
Cokeman 3
Engine Fitter 3
Grocer 3
Butcher 2
Groom 2
At Home 2
Blacksmith 2

Bissell Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Bussell 86% 6,753
2 Bissell 100% 5,721
3 Bessell 86% 3,018
4 Bassell 86% 641
5 Bassill 71% 281
6 Bissill 86% 266
7 Busill 57% 220
8 Bissel 86% 157

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The surname Bissell is the 2nd most popular variant of Bussell.

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