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Bigger Name Meaning

Scottish: variant spelling of Biggar. English: occupational name for a builder, from Middle English bigger ‘(house) builder’, an agent derivative of bigge(n) ‘to build’ (from Old Norse byggja).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Bolger, Biggers, Biggar, Bieger, Bigge, Bagge, Siggers, Bitler

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Bigger Family Origin

Where is the Bigger family from?

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You can see how Bigger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bigger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bigger families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Bigger families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Bigger's in the UK. London had the highest population of Bigger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bigger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Bigger Family Occupations

What did your Bigger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Accountant Export and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Bigger. 6% of Bigger men worked as an Accountant Export and 46% of Bigger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bigger were Builders Labourer Foreman Ships Steward S S Laconia 11730 Dis Bk R 90594 Maviantile Marine Warse and Companion Housek

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Accountant Export
    6%
  • Bacon Cuver
    6%
  • Bank Inspection Officer
    6%
  • Builders Labourer Foreman Ships Steward S S Laconia 11730 Dis Bk R 90594 Maviantile Marine Warse
    6%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    46%
  • Box Maker Heavy
    4%
  • Chauffeur Help Not At Work
    4%
  • Companion Housek
    4%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Bigger Historical Records

What Bigger family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Bigger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bigger. 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 Card

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Bigger. For the veterans among your Bigger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Bigger Life Expectancy

What is the average Bigger lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Bigger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bigger in 1954 was 34, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bigger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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