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Bighaus Family History

Bighaus 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: Niehaus, Bigham, Obenhaus, Biggs, Bingham, Neuhaus, Minhas, Gaus

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Where is the Bighaus family from?

You can see how Bighaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bighaus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bighaus family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bighaus's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Bighaus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Bighaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bighaus 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bighaus. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bighaus. For the veterans among your Bighaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bighaus lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Bighaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bighaus in 1977 was 64, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bighaus 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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