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Bigay Family History

Bigay 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: Bigby, Biga, Bugay, Begay, Gay, Bay, Bitar, Biggs, Bina, Billy

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Where is the Bigay family from?

You can see how Bigay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bigay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bigay family living in Alaska. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bigay's in USA. Alaska and 2 other states had the highest population of Bigay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bigay 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 Bigay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bigay. 100% of Bigay women worked as a Weaver.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%

What Bigay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Bigay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigay 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Bigay. 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 50 military records available for the last name Bigay. For the veterans among your Bigay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigay lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Bigay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bigay in 1971 was 77, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bigay 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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