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Higs Family History

Higs 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: Hils, High, Higa, Hiss, Higgs, Hill, Hugh, Lis, Hick, Hees

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Where is the Higs family from?

You can see how Higs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Higs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Higs families living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Higs's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Higs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 730 census records available for the last name Higs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higs 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Higs. 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 111 military records available for the last name Higs. For the veterans among your Higs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higs 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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