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Bigelowe Family History

Bigelowe 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: Bigelow, Biglow, Bielke, Below, Buelow, Bilow, Belote, Gielow

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Where is the Bigelowe family from?

You can see how Bigelowe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bigelowe family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Bigelowe family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bigelowe's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bigelowe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bigelowe 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 67 census records available for the last name Bigelowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigelowe 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bigelowe. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bigelowe. For the veterans among your Bigelowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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