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Higginbottom Family History

Higginbottom Surname Meaning

English (northern): variant of Higginbotham.

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


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Where is the Higginbottom family from?

You can see how Higginbottom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higginbottom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Higginbottom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 574 Higginbottom families living in Lancashire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Higginbottom's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Higginbottom families in 1891.
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What did your Higginbottom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Higginbottom. 15% of Higginbottom men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Higginbottom women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Higginbottom were Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%
  • Dairy Farmer
    7%
  • Motor Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Cotton Weaver
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Higginbottom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higginbottom 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Higginbottom. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Higginbottom. For the veterans among your Higginbottom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higginbottom lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Higginbottom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Higginbottom in 1956 was 65, and 77 in 2004.

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