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Bigl Family History

Bigl 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: Bill, Biel, Migl, Bigg, Bihl, Nigl, Biga, Sigl, Big, Gill

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Where is the Bigl family from?

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

What did your Bigl ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Bigl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigl 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Bigl. 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 111 military records available for the last name Bigl. For the veterans among your Bigl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigl lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Bigl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Bigl in 1973 was 69, and 72 in 2000.

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