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Biggon Family History

Biggon 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: Ligon, Wiggin, Bilton, Biggs, Rigdon, Pigeon, Biron, Bisson, Biggins

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Where is the Biggon family from?

You can see how Biggon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biggon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Biggon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Biggon family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Biggon's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Biggon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biggon 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 Biggon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Biggon. 100% of Biggon men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Biggon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Biggon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biggon 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Biggon. 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 10 military records available for the last name Biggon. For the veterans among your Biggon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biggon lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Biggon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Biggon in 1985 was 71, and 73 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biggon 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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