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Higging Family History

Higging 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: Higgins, Wiggin, Biggins, Hilding, Siggins, Liggins, Riggins, Kiggins

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Where is the Higging family from?

You can see how Higging families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higging family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Higging families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Higging family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Higging's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Higging families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higging surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Higging. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higging 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Higging. 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 49 military records available for the last name Higging. For the veterans among your Higging ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higging lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Higging life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Higging in 1972 was 80, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higging 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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