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Biggart Family History

Biggart Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Biggart near Lugton in Ayrshire or possibly from Biggarts near Beattock in Dumfriesshire.

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


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Where is the Biggart family from?

You can see how Biggart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biggart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Biggart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 21 Biggart families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Biggart's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Biggart families in 1911.
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What did your Biggart ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Biggart. 100% of Biggart 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Biggart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biggart 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 792 immigration records available for the last name Biggart. 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 573 military records available for the last name Biggart. For the veterans among your Biggart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biggart lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Biggart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Biggart in 1963 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

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