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Bighall Family History

Bighall 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: Bagnall, Wignall, Wigfall, Birchall, Bignell, Bigham, Brimhall

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Where is the Bighall family from?

You can see how Bighall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bighall family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Bighall families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bighall's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Bighall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Bighall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bighall 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bighall. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bighall. For the veterans among your Bighall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bighall lifespan?

Average Bighall life expectancy in 1959 was 33 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 51.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bighall 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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