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Bigfire Family History

Bigfire 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: Bigford, Biggie, Biafore, Bigbie, Signore, Bogie, Biggins, Pugmire

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Where is the Bigfire family from?

You can see how Bigfire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bigfire family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bigfire families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bigfire family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bigfire's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bigfire families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bigfire 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 436 census records available for the last name Bigfire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigfire 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bigfire. 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 26 military records available for the last name Bigfire. For the veterans among your Bigfire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigfire lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Bigfire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bigfire in 1974 was 75, and 65 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bigfire 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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