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Bignal Family History

Bignal Surname Meaning

see Bicknell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bignal family from?

You can see how Bignal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bignal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bignal families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Bignal families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Bignal's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Bignal families in 1891.
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What did your Bignal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bignal. 100% of Bignal women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bignal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bignal 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Bignal. 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 296 military records available for the last name Bignal. For the veterans among your Bignal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bignal lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Bignal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bignal in 1966 was 72, and 53 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bignal 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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