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Bigeau Family History

Bigeau 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: Bibeau, Buteau, Boileau, Vigneau, Mineau, Beau, Biggar, Pineau

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Where is the Bigeau family from?

You can see how Bigeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bigeau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bigeau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bigeau families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bigeau's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bigeau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bigeau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bigeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bigeau. 60% of Bigeau men worked as a Fisherman. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fisherman
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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What Bigeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Bigeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigeau 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Bigeau. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bigeau. For the veterans among your Bigeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigeau lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Bigeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bigeau in 1971 was 67, and 72 in 2001.

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