Origins of the Bigland surname
About the Biglands
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Interesting facts about Bigland
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Bigland surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Biglands most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Biglands.
What are the most common Bigland first names?
John
Thomas
Mary
Jane
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Common jobs for Biglands
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Biglands in 1921
Living On Own Means
10
Dressmaker
6
Farmers Wife
6
Private Means
6
F S
5
Common male occupations for Biglands in 1921
Yeoman
22
Fisherman
10
General Labourer
9
House Painter
9
Farmer
7
