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Bigda Family History

Bigda Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Binda, Biga, Bieda, Bogda, Bogdan, Boda, Bird, Ida, Buda, Banda

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Where is the Bigda family from?

You can see how Bigda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bigda family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bigda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bigda families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bigda's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Bigda families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bigda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bigda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Hairdresser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bigda. 65% of Bigda men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bigda women worked as a Hairdresser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bigda were Truck Driver and Spinner.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    65%
  • Weaver
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hairdresser
    34%
  • Nurse
    23%
  • Weaver
    23%
  • Spinner
    23%

What Bigda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 772 census records available for the last name Bigda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigda census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 207 immigration records available for the last name Bigda. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 155 military records available for the last name Bigda. For the veterans among your Bigda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigda lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Bigda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bigda in 1948 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bigda ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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