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Biglane Family History

Biglane Name 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: Biglin, Bigman, Blane, Blake, Bogdan, Boland, Lane, Balan, Billing

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Where is the Biglane family from?

You can see how Biglane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biglane family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Biglane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Biglane families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Biglane's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Biglane families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biglane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Biglane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Biglane. 100% of Biglane men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Biglane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biglane 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Biglane. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Biglane. For the veterans among your Biglane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biglane lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Biglane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Biglane in 1963 was 66, and 87 in 2004.

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