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Higginbothom Family History

Higginbothom 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, Higginbottom, Higinbotham, Higgenbotham, Hickenbottom

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Where is the Higginbothom family from?

You can see how Higginbothom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higginbothom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Higginbothom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Higginbothom families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Higginbothom's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Higginbothom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higginbothom 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 Higginbothom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Twisters were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Higginbothom. 46% of Higginbothom men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Higginbothom women worked as a Twisters.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Twisters
    100%

What Higginbothom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 822 census records available for the last name Higginbothom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higginbothom 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Higginbothom. 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 182 military records available for the last name Higginbothom. For the veterans among your Higginbothom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higginbothom lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Higginbothom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Higginbothom in 1967 was 68, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higginbothom 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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