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Biggs Family History

Biggs Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bigg with plural or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Biggs family from?

You can see how Biggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biggs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Biggs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,407 Biggs families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Biggs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Biggs families in 1891.
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What did your Biggs 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 Biggs. 10% of Biggs men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Biggs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biggs were Gardener and Private Means.

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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
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    4%
  • Bricklayer
    3%
  • Gardener
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%

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Census Records

There are 231,000 census records available for the last name Biggs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biggs 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 23,000 immigration records available for the last name Biggs. 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 28,000 military records available for the last name Biggs. For the veterans among your Biggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biggs lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Biggs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Biggs in 1942 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biggs 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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