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Bignose Family History

Bignose 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: Signore, Mignone, Bigos, Pignone, Vignone, Banse, Vignes, Vignola

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Where is the Bignose family from?

You can see how Bignose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bignose family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bignose family living in Montana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bignose's in USA. Montana and 1 other state had the highest population of Bignose families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bignose 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 Bignose ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 666 census records available for the last name Bignose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bignose 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bignose. 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 military records available for the last name Bignose. For the veterans among your Bignose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bignose lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1970, in the United States, Bignose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Bignose in 1967 was 93, and 73 in 1970.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bignose

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bignose 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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