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Bighia Family History

Bighia 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: Biggio, Biglin, Bigham, Briglia, Righi, Biga, Biggie, Giglia, Bigbie

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Where is the Bighia family from?

You can see how Bighia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bighia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bighia families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Bighia's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Bighia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bighia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Bighia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bighia 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bighia. 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 12 military records available for the last name Bighia. For the veterans among your Bighia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bighia lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Bighia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bighia in 1963 was 81, and 52 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bighia 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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