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Biggis Family History

Biggis 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: Biggs, Biggins, Biggio, Biggie, Wiggin, Boggs, Digges, Higgins, Bigos

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Where is the Biggis family from?

You can see how Biggis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biggis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Biggis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Biggis families living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Biggis's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Biggis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biggis 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 Biggis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biggis. 62% of Biggis men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Biggis women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biggis were Salesman and Domestic.

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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
    62%
  • Salesman
    39%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Domestic
    40%

What Biggis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Biggis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biggis 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Biggis. 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 24 military records available for the last name Biggis. For the veterans among your Biggis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biggis lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1984, in the United States, Biggis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Biggis in 1978 was 65, and 86 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Biggis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biggis 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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