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Bigelo Family History

Bigelo 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: Bigelow, Igel, Biel, Biegel, Gelo, Bogel, Biela, Biggio, Bingel

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Where is the Bigelo family from?

You can see how Bigelo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bigelo family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bigelo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Bigelo families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bigelo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bigelo families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bigelo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Bigelo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigelo 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bigelo. 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 15 military records available for the last name Bigelo. For the veterans among your Bigelo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigelo lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Bigelo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bigelo in 1988 was 53, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bigelo 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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