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Bigell Family History

Bigell 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: Bignell, Bell, Bill, Bissell, Bagwell, Wivell, Igel, Bodell, Gingell

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Where is the Bigell family from?

You can see how Bigell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bigell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bigell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bigell families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bigell's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Bigell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bigell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Bigell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigell 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bigell. 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 15 military records available for the last name Bigell. For the veterans among your Bigell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Bigell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bigell in 1963 was 83, and 77 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bigell 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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