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Biger Family History

Biger 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: Beger, Bier, Tiger, Bigger, Boger, Birger, Bieger, Binger, Bigler

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Where is the Biger family from?

You can see how Biger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biger family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Biger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Biger families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Biger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Biger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biger 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 Biger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Biger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Biger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biger 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Biger. 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 212 military records available for the last name Biger. For the veterans among your Biger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Biger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Biger in 1967 was 37, and 66 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Biger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biger 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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