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Biglay Family History

Biglay 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: Bigley, Bagley, Begley, Billy, Bingley, Bilal, Wigley, Biela, Bielak

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Where is the Biglay family from?

You can see how Biglay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biglay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Biglay families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 4 Biglay families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Biglay's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Biglay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biglay 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 107 census records available for the last name Biglay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biglay 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Biglay. 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 60 military records available for the last name Biglay. For the veterans among your Biglay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biglay lifespan?

Average Biglay life expectancy in 1983 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biglay 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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