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Higginbothan Family History

Higginbothan 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: Higginbotham, Higinbotham, Higgenbotham, Higginbottom, Higginson

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Where is the Higginbothan family from?

You can see how Higginbothan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higginbothan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Higginbothan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 57 Higginbothan families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Higginbothan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Higginbothan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higginbothan 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 Higginbothan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Higginbothan. 32% of Higginbothan men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Higginbothan women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Higginbothan were Miner and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Coal Loader
    5%
  • Miner
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    22%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Housework
    11%

What Higginbothan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Higginbothan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higginbothan 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Higginbothan. 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 344 military records available for the last name Higginbothan. For the veterans among your Higginbothan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higginbothan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Higginbothan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Higginbothan in 1958 was 48, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higginbothan 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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