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Higbe Family History

Higbe 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: Higbee, Higby, Higbie, Kibbe, Kibe, Hegge, High, Hille, Hine, Hage

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Where is the Higbe family from?

You can see how Higbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higbe family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Higbe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Higbe families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Higbe's in USA. New York had the highest population of Higbe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higbe 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 Higbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Higbe. 100% of Higbe men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Higbe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 577 census records available for the last name Higbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higbe 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Higbe. 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 431 military records available for the last name Higbe. For the veterans among your Higbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higbe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Higbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Higbe in 1965 was 50, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Higbe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higbe 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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