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Bighams Family History

Bighams 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: Bigham, Bingham, Higham, Brigham, Witham, Ingham, Biggs, Barham

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Where is the Bighams family from?

You can see how Bighams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bighams family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bighams family living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bighams's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Bighams families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Bighams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bighams 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bighams. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bighams. For the veterans among your Bighams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bighams lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Bighams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bighams in 1977 was 89, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bighams 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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