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Higbie Family History

Higbie Surname Meaning

English: variant of Higbee.

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


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Where is the Higbie family from?

You can see how Higbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higbie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Higbie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Higbie families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Higbie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Higbie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higbie 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 Higbie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Higbie. 22% of Higbie men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Higbie women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Higbie were Laborer and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

What Higbie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Higbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higbie 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Higbie. 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 Higbie. For the veterans among your Higbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higbie lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Higbie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Higbie in 1961 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Higbie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higbie 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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