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Bignis Family History

Bignis 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, Biggs, Bines, Banis, Bugni, Benis, Biggins, Bigos, Binns

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Where is the Bignis family from?

You can see how Bignis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bignis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bignis families were found in USA in 1840. In 1871 there was 1 Bignis family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bignis's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Bignis families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bignis 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 27 census records available for the last name Bignis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bignis 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bignis. 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 Bignis. For the veterans among your Bignis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bignis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Bignis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bignis in 1972 was 58, and 78 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bignis 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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