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Biggans Family History

Biggans 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: Biggins, Wiggans, Biggs, Higgins, Biggar, Siggins, Biggers, Liggins

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Where is the Biggans family from?

You can see how Biggans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biggans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Biggans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 9 Biggans families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Biggans's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Biggans families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biggans 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 Biggans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bobbin Winder Cotton was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Biggans. 100% of Biggans women worked as a Bobbin Winder Cotton.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Bobbin Winder Cotton
    100%

What Biggans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Biggans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biggans 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Biggans. 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 64 military records available for the last name Biggans. For the veterans among your Biggans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biggans lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Biggans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Biggans in 1966 was 55, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biggans 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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