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Heigson Family History

Heigson 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: Higson, Heighton, Higdon, Hitson, Henson, Herson, Hewson, Eidson

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Where is the Heigson family from?

You can see how Heigson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heigson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Heigson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Heigson families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heigson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Heigson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Heigson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heigson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Heigson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Heigson. For the veterans among your Heigson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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