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Bygrave Family History

Bygrave Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Bygrave in Hertfordshire or a topographic name denoting someone who lived ‘(by the) grove’ from Middle English by + grove.

See also Greaves.

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


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Where is the Bygrave family from?

You can see how Bygrave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bygrave family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bygrave families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 117 Bygrave families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Bygrave's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bygrave families in 1891.
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What did your Bygrave ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bygrave. 22% of Bygrave men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Bygrave women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bygrave were General Dealer and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    7%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • General Dealer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Bygrave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bygrave 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 810 immigration records available for the last name Bygrave. 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 749 military records available for the last name Bygrave. For the veterans among your Bygrave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bygrave lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Bygrave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bygrave in 1970 was 76, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bygrave 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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