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Bigos Name Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): from bigos formerly denoting anything that was chopped or slashed now a particular dish composed of hash and sauerkraut; also ‘confusion’; hence perhaps a nickname for someone who caused confusion.

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


Similar surnames: Bos, Biss, Boros, Biros, Bilas, Ligon, Biles, Biggs, Milos, Bies

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Where is the Bigos family from?

You can see how Bigos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bigos family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bigos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Bigos families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bigos's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bigos families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bigos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bigos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bigos. 39% of Bigos men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Bigos women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bigos were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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
    39%
  • Weaver
    22%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    29%
  • Spooler
    15%
  • Presser
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bigos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigos 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 703 immigration records available for the last name Bigos. 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 646 military records available for the last name Bigos. For the veterans among your Bigos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigos lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bigos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bigos in 1956 was 68, and 64 in 2004.

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