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Biggleston Family History

Biggleston 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: Eggleston, Singleton, Eggleton, Pingleton, Egleston, Eagleston

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Where is the Biggleston family from?

You can see how Biggleston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biggleston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Biggleston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Biggleston families living in Cornwall. This was about 36% of all the recorded Biggleston's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Biggleston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biggleston 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 Biggleston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Biggleston. 42% of Biggleston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    42%
  • Private Means
    25%
  • Asst Matron At School
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

What Biggleston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Biggleston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biggleston 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Biggleston. 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 Biggleston. For the veterans among your Biggleston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biggleston lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Biggleston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Biggleston in 1972 was 73, and 40 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Biggleston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biggleston 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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