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Higman Family History

Higman Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall and Devon): variant of Hickman.

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


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Where is the Higman family from?

You can see how Higman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Higman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 200 Higman families living in Cornwall. This was about 52% of all the recorded Higman's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Higman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Higman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Higman. 34% of Higman men worked as a Farmer and 79% of Higman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Higman were Builders Labourer and Household 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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Household Duties
    4%

What Higman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Higman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Higman. 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 923 military records available for the last name Higman. For the veterans among your Higman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Higman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Higman in 1944 was 25, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Higman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higman 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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