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Bigfeather Family History

Bigfeather 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: Feather, Fairweather, Billeter, Bleacher, Heather, Leather, Oldfather

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Where is the Bigfeather family from?

You can see how Bigfeather families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bigfeather family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bigfeather families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bigfeather families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bigfeather's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bigfeather families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bigfeather 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 283 census records available for the last name Bigfeather. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigfeather 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bigfeather. 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 22 military records available for the last name Bigfeather. For the veterans among your Bigfeather ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigfeather lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Bigfeather life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bigfeather in 1969 was 73, and 78 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bigfeather 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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