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Bigwarfe Family History

Bigwarfe 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: Biggar, Benware, Bigalke, Biggart, Barre, Garde, Barbe, Bitar

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Where is the Bigwarfe family from?

You can see how Bigwarfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bigwarfe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bigwarfe family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bigwarfe's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bigwarfe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bigwarfe 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 35 census records available for the last name Bigwarfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigwarfe 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bigwarfe. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bigwarfe. For the veterans among your Bigwarfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigwarfe lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Bigwarfe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bigwarfe in 1972 was 63, and 54 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bigwarfe 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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