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Bigelson Family History

Bigelson 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, Belson, Engelson, Bilson, Fogelson, Mikelson, Benson, Elson

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Where is the Bigelson family from?

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

What did your Bigelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bigelson. 100% of Bigelson men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Bigelson women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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What Bigelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Bigelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigelson 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Bigelson. 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 Bigelson. For the veterans among your Bigelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigelson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Bigelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bigelson in 1969 was 76, and 77 in 2000.

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