Origins of the Bigelow surname

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    In 1921, most Bigelows lived in london

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    110 Bigelows found in all Census records

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    Bigelow Or Biglo Or Bigloe Or Bigloos

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    What are the most common Bigelow first names?

    John

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    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Bigelows

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Bigelows in 1921

    Private Means

    3

    Bookkeepers And Cashiers

    2

    Authoress

    1

    Clerks

    1

    Dress Maker

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Bigelows in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    25

    Farm Hands

    21

    Tinsmiths

    11

    General Farmers

    10

    Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen

    10

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