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Bighum Family History

Bighum 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, Begum, Bihm, Bothum, Boehm, Bishop

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Where is the Bighum family from?

You can see how Bighum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bighum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bighum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bighum families living in Alabama. This was about 53% of all the recorded Bighum's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Bighum families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Bighum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bighum 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 Bighum. 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 Bighum. For the veterans among your Bighum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bighum lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Bighum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Bighum in 1969 was 69, and 66 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bighum 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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