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Bigin Family History

Bigin 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: Begin, Biglin, Bogin, Bivin, Bain, Babin, Bien, Bogen, Blain, Budin

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Where is the Bigin family from?

You can see how Bigin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bigin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bigin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Bigin families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bigin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bigin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bigin 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 947 census records available for the last name Bigin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigin 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Bigin. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bigin. For the veterans among your Bigin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bigin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bigin in 1968 was 72, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bigin 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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