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Bigerton Family History

Bigerton 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: Edgerton, Brierton, Bickerton, Berton, Agerton, Egerton, Eagerton

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Where is the Bigerton family from?

You can see how Bigerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bigerton family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bigerton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bigerton family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bigerton's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bigerton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bigerton 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 285 census records available for the last name Bigerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigerton 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bigerton. 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 27 military records available for the last name Bigerton. For the veterans among your Bigerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigerton lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bigerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bigerton in 1966 was 93, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bigerton 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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