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Haiggins Family History

Haiggins Surname 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: Higgins, Haggins, Biggins, Dwiggins, Siggins, Liggins, Riggins

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Where is the Haiggins family from?

You can see how Haiggins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haiggins family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Haiggins families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Haiggins's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Haiggins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haiggins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Haiggins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haiggins 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Haiggins. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Haiggins. For the veterans among your Haiggins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haiggins lifespan?

Average Haiggins life expectancy in 1964 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haiggins ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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