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Bigat Family History

Bigat Surname 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: Biga, Light, Pilat, Bright, Bitar, Biggs, Boat, Bhagat, Bina, Bugaj

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Where is the Bigat family from?

You can see how Bigat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bigat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bigat family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bigat's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Bigat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bigat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Bigat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigat 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Bigat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Bigat. For the veterans among your Bigat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigat lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Bigat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bigat in 1968 was 68, and 88 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bigat 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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