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Bigalke Family History

Bigalke Surname Meaning

German (of Polish origin): adaptation of the now extinct Polish surname Biegałka a nickname derived from biegać ‘to run’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bigalke family from?

You can see how Bigalke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bigalke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bigalke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Bigalke families living in Michigan. This was about 45% of all the recorded Bigalke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bigalke families in 1880.
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What did your Bigalke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bigalke. 44% of Bigalke 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
    44%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Shipping Clerk
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

What Bigalke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 706 census records available for the last name Bigalke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigalke 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Bigalke. 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 316 military records available for the last name Bigalke. For the veterans among your Bigalke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigalke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bigalke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bigalke in 1962 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bigalke 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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