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Bigsbee Family History

Bigsbee 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: Rigsbee, Bisbee, Bigbee, Higbee, Bugbee, Bigsby, Bibee, Riggsbee

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Where is the Bigsbee family from?

You can see how Bigsbee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bigsbee family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bigsbee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Bigsbee families living in Vermont. This was about 42% of all the recorded Bigsbee's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Bigsbee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bigsbee 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 Bigsbee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bigsbee. 50% of Bigsbee men worked as a Laborer.

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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%
  • Utility Man
    50%

What Bigsbee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Bigsbee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigsbee 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 Bigsbee. 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 58 military records available for the last name Bigsbee. For the veterans among your Bigsbee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigsbee lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bigsbee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bigsbee in 1966 was 70, and 48 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bigsbee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bigsbee 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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