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Bignani Family History

Bignani 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: Vignali, Fagnani, Mignano, Dignan, Bigman, Magnani, Bogdan, Dinan

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Where is the Bignani family from?

You can see how Bignani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bignani family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bignani families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Bignani families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Bignani's in USA. California had the highest population of Bignani families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Bignani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bignani 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 Bignani. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bignani. For the veterans among your Bignani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bignani lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1978, in the United States, Bignani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bignani in 1973 was 74, and 81 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bignani 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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