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Bigoness Family History

Bigoness 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: Boness, Vignes, Bines, Limones, Figone, Bigos, Barsness, Likness

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Where is the Bigoness family from?

You can see how Bigoness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bigoness family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bigoness families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bigoness families living in Wisconsin. This was about 57% of all the recorded Bigoness's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bigoness families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bigoness 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 Bigoness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bigoness. 50% of Bigoness men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bigoness 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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Bigoness family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Bigoness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigoness 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bigoness. 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 101 military records available for the last name Bigoness. For the veterans among your Bigoness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigoness lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Bigoness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bigoness in 1956 was 57, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bigoness

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bigoness 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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