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Bigcrane Family History

Bigcrane Name 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: Crane, Mcgrane, Bigman, Brand, Cane, Bogdan, Grant, Brake, Grave

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Where is the Bigcrane family from?

You can see how Bigcrane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bigcrane family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bigcrane family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bigcrane's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Bigcrane families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bigcrane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bigcrane ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bigcrane ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Bigcrane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigcrane 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 Bigcrane. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bigcrane. For the veterans among your Bigcrane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigcrane lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Bigcrane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bigcrane in 1971 was 75, and 58 in 1995.

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