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Bignami Family History

Bignami 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: Dignam, Vignali, Minami, Bigham, Badami, Ignacio, Sinai, Bingham

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Where is the Bignami family from?

You can see how Bignami families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bignami family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bignami family living in Missouri. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bignami's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Bignami families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bignami surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bignami ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, School Teacher and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bignami. 100% of Bignami men worked as a School Teacher and 100% of Bignami women worked as a School Teacher. .

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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

  • School Teacher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Bignami. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bignami 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Bignami. 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 37 military records available for the last name Bignami. For the veterans among your Bignami ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bignami lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Bignami life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bignami in 1969 was 79, and 82 in 2000.

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