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Higgett Family History

Higgett Surname Meaning

see Higgitt.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Higgett family from?

You can see how Higgett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higgett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Higgett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Higgett families living in Staffordshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Higgett's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Higgett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higgett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Higgett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Higgett. 100% of Higgett 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Higgett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higgett 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Higgett. 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 Higgett. For the veterans among your Higgett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higgett lifespan?

Average Higgett life expectancy in 1997 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higgett 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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