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Higginson Family History

Higginson Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): patronymic meaning ‘son of Higgin’ in Lancashire a Middle English pet form of Hugh.

But elsewhere probably also of Richard (see Hick).

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


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Where is the Higginson family from?

You can see how Higginson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higginson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Higginson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,422 Higginson families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Higginson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Higginson families in 1891.
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What did your Higginson 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 Higginson. 12% of Higginson men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Higginson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Higginson were Retired and Cotton Weaver.

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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%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Builders Labourer
    4%
  • Retired
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%
  • Cotton Weaver
    2%

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Census Records

There are 58,000 census records available for the last name Higginson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higginson 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Higginson. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Higginson. For the veterans among your Higginson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higginson lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Higginson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Higginson in 1957 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

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