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Bigbie Family History

Bigbie Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bigby.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bigbie family from?

You can see how Bigbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bigbie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bigbie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 6 Bigbie families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Bigbie's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Bigbie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bigbie 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 Bigbie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bigbie. 29% of Bigbie men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%

What Bigbie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bigbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigbie 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Bigbie. 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 534 military records available for the last name Bigbie. For the veterans among your Bigbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigbie lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bigbie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bigbie in 1959 was 62, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bigbie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bigbie 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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