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Bigun Family History

Bigun 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: Begun, Begue, Bien, Brun, Braun, Bogen, Ligon, Biggs, Bogue, Biron

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Where is the Bigun family from?

You can see how Bigun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bigun family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bigun families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Bigun's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bigun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bigun 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 Bigun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bigun. 100% of Bigun women worked as a Packer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Bigun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Bigun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigun 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Bigun. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bigun. For the veterans among your Bigun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigun lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1982, in the United States, Bigun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bigun in 1966 was 78, and 88 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bigun 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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