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Biggins Family History

Biggins Surname Meaning

English (northern): variant of Biggin with plural or post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Biggins family from?

You can see how Biggins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biggins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Biggins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 306 Biggins families living in Yorkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Biggins's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Biggins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biggins 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 Biggins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Biggins. 46% of Biggins men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Biggins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biggins were Wood Machinist Heavy Work and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    46%
  • Joiner
    12%
  • Police Constable
    9%
  • Wood Machinist Heavy Work
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Biggins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biggins 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Biggins. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Biggins. For the veterans among your Biggins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biggins lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Biggins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Biggins in 1948 was 62, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biggins 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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