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Higerd Family History

Higerd 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: Hager, Herd, Hilger, Hoger, Tiger, Hiner, Heger, Hier, Huger, Hinger

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Where is the Higerd family from?

You can see how Higerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higerd family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Higerd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Higerd family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Higerd's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Higerd families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higerd 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 Higerd ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Higerd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Higerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higerd 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Higerd. 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 13 military records available for the last name Higerd. For the veterans among your Higerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higerd lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Higerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Higerd in 1961 was 50, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Higerd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higerd 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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