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Bigdon Family History

Bigdon 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: Rigdon, Higdon, Bagdon, Bogdon, Bogdan, Ligon, Bilton, Pigeon, Biron

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Where is the Bigdon family from?

You can see how Bigdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bigdon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bigdon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Bigdon families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bigdon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bigdon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bigdon 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 Bigdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bigdon. 50% of Bigdon men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Bigdon women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Bigdon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Bigdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigdon 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Bigdon. 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 33 military records available for the last name Bigdon. For the veterans among your Bigdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigdon lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1984, in the United States, Bigdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bigdon in 1976 was 81, and 95 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bigdon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bigdon 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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