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Higgenbotham Family History

Higgenbotham Surname Meaning

English (Derbyshire): variant of Higginbotham.

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


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Where is the Higgenbotham family from?

You can see how Higgenbotham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higgenbotham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Higgenbotham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 61 Higgenbotham families living in Cheshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Higgenbotham's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Higgenbotham families in 1891.
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What did your Higgenbotham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Higgenbotham. 50% of Higgenbotham men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Higgenbotham 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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Coal Hewer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Higgenbotham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Higgenbotham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higgenbotham 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Higgenbotham. 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 706 military records available for the last name Higgenbotham. For the veterans among your Higgenbotham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higgenbotham lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Higgenbotham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Higgenbotham in 1956 was 81, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higgenbotham 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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