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Bigourdan Family History

Bigourdan 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: Bourdon, Riordan, Gordan, Gourdin, Jourdan, Gordon, Bogdan, Jordan

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Where is the Bigourdan family from?

You can see how Bigourdan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bigourdan family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Bigourdan families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bigourdan's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bigourdan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bigourdan 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 66 census records available for the last name Bigourdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigourdan 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bigourdan. 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 Bigourdan. For the veterans among your Bigourdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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