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Bigbey Family History

Bigbey 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: Bigby, Bigbee, Bigley, Binney, Bieber, Bagley, Begley, Biebel

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Where is the Bigbey family from?

You can see how Bigbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bigbey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bigbey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bigbey family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bigbey's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Bigbey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bigbey 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 300 census records available for the last name Bigbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigbey 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Bigbey. 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 23 military records available for the last name Bigbey. For the veterans among your Bigbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigbey lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1999, in the United States, Bigbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bigbey in 1955 was 72, and 21 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bigbey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bigbey 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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