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Higgate Family History

Higgate 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: Hungate, Wingate, Holgate, Hoggatt, Hogate, Hignite, Agate, Haggard

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Where is the Higgate family from?

You can see how Higgate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higgate family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Higgate families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Higgate families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Higgate's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Higgate families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higgate surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Higgate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higgate 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Higgate. 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 6 military records available for the last name Higgate. For the veterans among your Higgate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higgate lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1974, in the United States, Higgate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Higgate in 1964 was 81, and 87 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higgate 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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