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Higgerson Family History

Higgerson Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire): variant of Higginson.

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


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Where is the Higgerson family from?

You can see how Higgerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higgerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Higgerson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Higgerson families living in Warwickshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Higgerson's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Higgerson families in 1891.
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What did your Higgerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Higgerson. 100% of Higgerson men worked as a Labourer and 90% of Higgerson 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

  • Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Housewife
    6%
  • Passer (stuff) Burlers menders
    6%

What Higgerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Higgerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higgerson 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Higgerson. 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 314 military records available for the last name Higgerson. For the veterans among your Higgerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higgerson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Higgerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Higgerson in 1963 was 68, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higgerson 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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