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Heigham Family History

Heigham Surname Meaning

see Higham.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Heigham family from?

You can see how Heigham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heigham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Heigham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Heigham families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Heigham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heigham families in 1891.
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What did your Heigham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, None and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heigham. 100% of Heigham men worked as a None and 80% of Heigham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • None
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    20%

What Heigham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 747 census records available for the last name Heigham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heigham 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Heigham. 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 84 military records available for the last name Heigham. For the veterans among your Heigham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heigham lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Heigham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heigham in 1967 was 66, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heigham 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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