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Bigelisen Family History

Bigelisen 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: Ringeisen, Nielsen, Biglin, Bielen, Geisen, Baglien, Bieler, Eisen

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Where is the Bigelisen family from?

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

What did your Bigelisen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%
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What Bigelisen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Bigelisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigelisen 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 Bigelisen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bigelisen. For the veterans among your Bigelisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigelisen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Bigelisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Bigelisen in 1969 was 49, and 70 in 1991.

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