Bisby Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Bisby Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Bisby family

Profession Census Frequency
Male Servant 7
Female Servant 6
Agricultural Labourer 5
Boat Hawler 3
Potter 3
Sawyer 3
Mill Maker Apprentice 2
Miller 2
Dressmaker 2
Waterman 2
Lab 1
Mill Maker Journeyman 1
Ag Lab 1
Butcher Journeyman 1
C Apprentice 1
Carrier 1
Edge Tool Maker 1
Farm Bayliffe 1
Fish Monger 1
Groom 1
Moulder Apprentice 1
Publican 1
Shoe Maker 1
Widow 1
Widow Receiving Parochial Relief 1

Bisby Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Busby 80% 19,125
2 Bisby 100% 1,284
3 Bisbey 83% 212
4 Basby 80% 209
5 Busbey 67% 156
6 Beesby 67% 143
7 Beasby 67% 124
8 Besby 80% 112

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The surname Bisby is the 2nd most popular variant of Busby.

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