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Bigelman Family History

Bigelman 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: Billman, Belman, Kielman, Vogelman, Bierman, Eidelman, Boelman

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Where is the Bigelman family from?

You can see how Bigelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bigelman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bigelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bigelman family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bigelman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bigelman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bigelman 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 Bigelman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Proprietor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Bigelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Bigelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigelman 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Bigelman. 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 37 military records available for the last name Bigelman. For the veterans among your Bigelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigelman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Bigelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bigelman in 1959 was 56, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bigelman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bigelman 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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