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Higgitt Family History

Higgitt Surname Meaning

from a diminutive of the personal name Hick with late voicing of -k- between vowels.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Higgitt family from?

You can see how Higgitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higgitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Higgitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Higgitt families living in Warwickshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Higgitt's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Higgitt families in 1891.
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What did your Higgitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tile Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Higgitt. 100% of Higgitt men worked as a Tile Maker and 90% of Higgitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Tile Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    8%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%

What Higgitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Higgitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higgitt 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Higgitt. 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 120 military records available for the last name Higgitt. For the veterans among your Higgitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higgitt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Higgitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Higgitt in 1962 was 86, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higgitt 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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