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Bigelis Family History

Bigelis 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: Bigelow, Biglin, Angelis, Melis, Bieler, Baglio, Biggs, Belin, Bieri

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Where is the Bigelis family from?

You can see how Bigelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bigelis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bigelis family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bigelis's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Bigelis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bigelis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bigelis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bigelis. 100% of Bigelis men worked as a Tailor. .

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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 1940

  • Tailor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Bigelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigelis 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Bigelis. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bigelis. For the veterans among your Bigelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigelis lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bigelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bigelis in 1960 was 51, and 86 in 2004.

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