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Biglow Family History

Biglow Surname Meaning

English or Irish: variant of Bigelow.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Biglow family from?

You can see how Biglow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biglow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Biglow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Biglow families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Biglow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Biglow families in 1891.
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What did your Biglow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biglow. 23% of Biglow men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Biglow women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biglow were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Cook
    9%
  • Maid
    7%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Biglow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biglow 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 905 immigration records available for the last name Biglow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Biglow. For the veterans among your Biglow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biglow lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Biglow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Biglow in 1951 was 39, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biglow 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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