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Bigger Family History

Bigger Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Biggar.

English: occupational name for a buyer from Middle English bigger(e)

an agent derivative of biggen ‘to buy’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bigger family from?

You can see how Bigger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bigger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bigger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Bigger families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Bigger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bigger families in 1891.
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What did your Bigger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bigger. 100% of Bigger 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 18,000 census records available for the last name Bigger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bigger. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Bigger. For the veterans among your Bigger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigger lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Bigger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bigger in 1954 was 34, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bigger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bigger 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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