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Bigknife Family History

Bigknife 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: Bicknese, Biggie, Binnie, Birnie, Bigbie, Hignite, Signore, Bicking

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bigknife surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bigknife ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bigknife ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Bigknife. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigknife 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bigknife. 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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There are 10 military records available for the last name Bigknife. For the veterans among your Bigknife ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigknife lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Bigknife life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bigknife in 1971 was 47, and 71 in 1997.

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