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Higgin Family History

Higgin Surname Meaning

English (northern):: variant of Huggin from a pet form of the personal name Hugh. Compare Higson.

Variant of Hickin from a pet form of the personal name Richard.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Higgin family from?

You can see how Higgin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higgin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Higgin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 498 Higgin families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Higgin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Higgin families in 1891.
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What did your Higgin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Higgin. 12% of Higgin men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Higgin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Higgin were Railway Station Master and Household 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

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Cotton Weaver
    9%
  • Railway Station Master
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Cotton Weaver
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Higgin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higgin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Higgin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Higgin. For the veterans among your Higgin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higgin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Higgin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Higgin in 1965 was 87, and 25 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higgin 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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