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Origins of the Bigham surname

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We have a total number of 2677 records for people with the last name Bigham.

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Where do most Bighams live?

In 1921, most Bighams lived in South Wales.


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Interesting facts about Bighams

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,820 records for the Bigham surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Bighams most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Bigham first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Bighams

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

Common Female occupations for Bighams in 1921
House Servant

9

Dressmaker

8

Domestic Servant

6

Laundress

6

F S

5

Common Male occupations for Bighams in 1921
Fireman

20

Farm Hands

18

Blacksmith

15

Coal Miner

14

Coal Miner Hewer

8

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