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Biggle Family History

Biggle 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: Biggie, Riggle, Bigge, Bingle, Diggle, Ingle, Bogle, Dingle, Beagle

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Where is the Biggle family from?

You can see how Biggle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biggle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Biggle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Biggle families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Biggle's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Biggle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biggle 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 Biggle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Corking was the top reported job for people in the USA named Biggle. 100% of Biggle women worked as a Corking.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Corking
    100%

What Biggle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Biggle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biggle 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Biggle. 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 165 military records available for the last name Biggle. For the veterans among your Biggle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biggle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Biggle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Biggle in 1963 was 79, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biggle 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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