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Bigleman Family History

Bigleman 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: Bidleman, Billman, Riggleman, Boleman, Beidleman, Begeman, Wileman

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Where is the Bigleman family from?

You can see how Bigleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bigleman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Bigleman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 78% of all the recorded Bigleman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bigleman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bigleman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bigleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Craneman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bigleman. 100% of Bigleman men worked as a Craneman. .

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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

  • Craneman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Bigleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigleman 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 Bigleman. 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 48 military records available for the last name Bigleman. For the veterans among your Bigleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigleman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bigleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bigleman in 1966 was 88, and 100 in 2004.

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