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Bigard Family History

Bigard 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: Bogard, Figard, Bard, Bird, Beard, Izard, Agard, Bayard, Legard

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Where is the Bigard family from?

You can see how Bigard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bigard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bigard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Bigard families living in Manitoba. This was about 83% of all the recorded Bigard's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Bigard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bigard 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 Bigard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bigard. 100% of Bigard 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%

What Bigard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Bigard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigard 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Bigard. 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 74 military records available for the last name Bigard. For the veterans among your Bigard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigard lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Bigard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bigard in 1967 was 53, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bigard 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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