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Higinbotham Family History

Higinbotham Surname Meaning

English: variant of Higginbotham.

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


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Where is the Higinbotham family from?

You can see how Higinbotham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higinbotham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Higinbotham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Higinbotham families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Higinbotham's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Higinbotham families in 1891.
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What did your Higinbotham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Joiner Heavy and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Higinbotham. 100% of Higinbotham men worked as a Joiner Heavy and 79% of Higinbotham 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

  • Joiner Heavy
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means Retired
    14%
  • Confectioner (own Account)
    9%

What Higinbotham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Higinbotham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higinbotham 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 705 immigration records available for the last name Higinbotham. 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 831 military records available for the last name Higinbotham. For the veterans among your Higinbotham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higinbotham lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Higinbotham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Higinbotham in 1962 was 80, and 84 in 2004.

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