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Bigsby Name Meaning

English (Essex): habitational name from a now abandoned settlement. See Bixby .

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


Similar surnames: Bigby, Rigsby, Grigsby, Brisby, Bisby, Silsby, Bixby, Lisby, Bagsby

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Where is the Bigsby family from?

You can see how Bigsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bigsby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bigsby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Bigsby families living in Alberta. This was about 53% of all the recorded Bigsby's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Bigsby families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bigsby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bigsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bigsby. 36% of Bigsby men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Bigsby women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bigsby were Cook and Cook. .

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Cook
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Servant
    13%
  • Cook
    13%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Bigsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bigsby 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Bigsby. 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 740 military records available for the last name Bigsby. For the veterans among your Bigsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bigsby lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Bigsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bigsby in 1948 was 47, and 64 in 2004.

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