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Higginyest Family History

Higginyest 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, Biggins, Siggins, Liggins, Riggins, Kiggins, Miggins

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Where is the Higginyest family from?

You can see how Higginyest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higginyest family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Higginyest families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Higginyest's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Higginyest families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Higginyest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higginyest 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Higginyest. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Higginyest. For the veterans among your Higginyest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higginyest lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higginyest 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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