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Biggan Family History

Biggan 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: Biggar, Bigman, Riggan, Boggan, Bogdan, Wiggin, Biggs, Biggins, Bagan

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Where is the Biggan family from?

You can see how Biggan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biggan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Biggan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Biggan families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Biggan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Biggan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biggan 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 Biggan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Biggan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 825 census records available for the last name Biggan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biggan 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Biggan. 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 112 military records available for the last name Biggan. For the veterans among your Biggan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biggan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Biggan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Biggan in 1963 was 80, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Biggan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biggan 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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