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Biggwither Family History

Biggwither 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: Billiter, Gaither, Bigger, Bither, Biggie, Bridgwater, Gitter

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Where is the Biggwither family from?

You can see how Biggwither families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biggwither family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Biggwither families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Biggwither families living in Sussex. This was about 71% of all the recorded Biggwither's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Biggwither families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biggwither surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Biggwither ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Biggwither. 100% of Biggwither women worked as a Private Means. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%
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Census Records

There are 581 census records available for the last name Biggwither. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biggwither 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Biggwither. 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 172 military records available for the last name Biggwither. For the veterans among your Biggwither ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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