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Bigsby Family History

Bigsby Surname Meaning

English (Essex): habitational name from a now abandoned settlement. See Bixby.

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


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Where is the Bigsby family from?

You can see how Bigsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bigsby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bigsby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 66 Bigsby families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bigsby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bigsby families in 1891.
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What did your Bigsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colour Grinder (paint) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bigsby. 50% of Bigsby men worked as a Colour Grinder (paint) and 86% of Bigsby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bigsby were Wharf Labourer and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colour Grinder (paint)
    50%
  • Wharf Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Proprietress Of Guest Hou
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Bigsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigsby 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Bigsby. 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 740 military records available for the last name Bigsby. For the veterans among your Bigsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigsby lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Bigsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bigsby in 1948 was 47, and 64 in 2004.

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