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Biggie Family History

Biggie Surname Meaning

Scottish and northern English: presumably a descriptive nickname for a large man.

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


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Where is the Biggie family from?

You can see how Biggie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biggie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Biggie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 22 Biggie families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Biggie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Biggie families in 1911.
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What did your Biggie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biggie. 45% of Biggie men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Biggie women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Biggie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Biggie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biggie 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Biggie. 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 469 military records available for the last name Biggie. For the veterans among your Biggie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biggie lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Biggie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Biggie in 1956 was 56, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Biggie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biggie 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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