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Biggerstaf Family History

Biggerstaf 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: Biggerstaff, Biggers, Bickerstaff, Siggers, Bigger, Riggers

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Where is the Biggerstaf family from?

You can see how Biggerstaf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biggerstaf family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Biggerstaf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there were 2 Biggerstaf families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Biggerstaf's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Biggerstaf families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Biggerstaf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biggerstaf 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Biggerstaf. 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 7 military records available for the last name Biggerstaf. For the veterans among your Biggerstaf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biggerstaf lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1984, in the United States, Biggerstaf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Biggerstaf in 1983 was 74, and 62 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biggerstaf 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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