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Bigner Family History

Bigner Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Bügner of unexplained etymology. The surname Bigner is also found in Germany but it is very rare there.

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


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Where is the Bigner family from?

You can see how Bigner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bigner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bigner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bigner families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bigner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bigner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bigner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bigner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bigner. 50% of Bigner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bigner women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Bigner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 920 census records available for the last name Bigner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigner 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Bigner. 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 232 military records available for the last name Bigner. For the veterans among your Bigner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigner lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bigner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bigner in 1960 was 47, and 42 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bigner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bigner 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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