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Higgens Family History

Higgens Surname Meaning

English (Kent): variant of Higgins.

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


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Where is the Higgens family from?

You can see how Higgens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higgens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Higgens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 75 Higgens families living in Kent. This was about 17% of all the recorded Higgens's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Higgens families in 1891.
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What did your Higgens 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 Higgens. 24% of Higgens men worked as a Builders Labourer and 72% of Higgens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Higgens were Carpenter and Private Means.

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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
    24%
  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Gardener
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Nil
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Higgens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higgens 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Higgens. 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 Higgens. For the veterans among your Higgens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higgens lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Higgens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Higgens in 1958 was 55, and 63 in 2003.

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