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Higbey Family History

Higbey 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, Higley, Hiskey, Highley, Wigley, Hilley, Hibben, Hagey

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Where is the Higbey family from?

You can see how Higbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higbey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Higbey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Higbey families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Higbey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Higbey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higbey 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 Higbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Loader Food Cattle Poultry H W and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Higbey. 100% of Higbey men worked as a Loader Food Cattle Poultry H W and 100% of Higbey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Loader Food Cattle Poultry H W
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Higbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Higbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higbey 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Higbey. 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 83 military records available for the last name Higbey. For the veterans among your Higbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higbey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Higbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Higbey in 1963 was 75, and 89 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Higbey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higbey 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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