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Bigden Family History

Bigden Surname Meaning

contracted form of Biggenden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bigden family from?

You can see how Bigden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bigden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bigden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Bigden families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Bigden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bigden families in 1891.
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What did your Bigden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Confectioner tabacconist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bigden. 100% of Bigden men worked as a Confectioner tabacconist and 75% of Bigden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Confectioner tabacconist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Printer Feeder
    9%
  • Private Means
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bigden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigden 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Bigden. 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 257 military records available for the last name Bigden. For the veterans among your Bigden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigden lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bigden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bigden in 1964 was 71, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bigden 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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