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Higgenbottom Family History

Higgenbottom 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: Higginbottom, Higgenbotham, Hickenbottom, Higginbotham, Winterbottom

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Where is the Higgenbottom family from?

You can see how Higgenbottom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higgenbottom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Higgenbottom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Higgenbottom family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Higgenbottom's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Higgenbottom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higgenbottom 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 Higgenbottom ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Higgenbottom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Higgenbottom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higgenbottom 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Higgenbottom. 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 291 military records available for the last name Higgenbottom. For the veterans among your Higgenbottom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higgenbottom lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Higgenbottom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Higgenbottom in 1963 was 72, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higgenbottom 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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