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Higbid Family History

Higbid 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: Higbie, Higbee, Higby, Hilbig, Bigbie, Hamid, High, Wiggin, Hild

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Where is the Higbid family from?

You can see how Higbid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higbid family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Higbid families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Higbid families living in Middlesex. This was about 53% of all the recorded Higbid's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Higbid families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higbid 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 Higbid ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Higbid. 60% of Higbid 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
    60%
  • Incapacitated
    40%

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Census Records

There are 767 census records available for the last name Higbid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higbid 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Higbid. 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 20 military records available for the last name Higbid. For the veterans among your Higbid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higbid lifespan?

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