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Higingbottom Family History

Higingbottom 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: Higginbottom, Higinbotham, Higginbotham, Longbottom, Hickenbottom

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Where is the Higingbottom family from?

You can see how Higingbottom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higingbottom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Higingbottom families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Higingbottom families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Higingbottom's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Higingbottom families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Higingbottom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higingbottom 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Higingbottom. 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 3 military records available for the last name Higingbottom. For the veterans among your Higingbottom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higingbottom lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1994, in the United States, Higingbottom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Higingbottom in 1990 was 74, and 74 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higingbottom 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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