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Biggens Family History

Biggens 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: Biggins, Biggers, Higgens, Biggs, Digges, Higgins, Siggers, Tigges

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Where is the Biggens family from?

You can see how Biggens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biggens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Biggens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Biggens families living in Surrey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Biggens's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Biggens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biggens 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 Biggens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Biggens. 100% of Biggens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 631 census records available for the last name Biggens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biggens 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Biggens. 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 29 military records available for the last name Biggens. For the veterans among your Biggens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biggens lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Biggens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Biggens in 1988 was 69, and 74 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biggens 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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