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Bigas Family History

Bigas 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: Biggs, Bigos, Bilas, Bias, Ligas, Rigas, Biga, Vilas, Biss, Minas

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Where is the Bigas family from?

You can see how Bigas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bigas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bigas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bigas families living in Texas. This was about 18% of all the recorded Bigas's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Bigas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bigas 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 Bigas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bigas. 34% of Bigas men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Cutter
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Bigas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Bigas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigas 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Bigas. 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 39 military records available for the last name Bigas. For the veterans among your Bigas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigas lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Bigas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bigas in 1972 was 66, and 86 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bigas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bigas 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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