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Bignes Family History

Bignes 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: Vignes, Bines, Bigner, Barnes, Hines, Eigner, Binney, Biggs, Baines

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Where is the Bignes family from?

You can see how Bignes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bignes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bignes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Bignes families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Bignes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bignes families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Bignes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bignes 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 Bignes. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bignes. For the veterans among your Bignes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bignes lifespan?

Average Bignes life expectancy in 1994 was 46 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bignes 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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