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Higton Family History

Higton Surname Meaning

unexplained.

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


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Where is the Higton family from?

You can see how Higton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Higton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 92 Higton families living in Derbyshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Higton's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Higton families in 1891.
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What did your Higton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Higton. 22% of Higton men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Higton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Higton were Colliery Hewer and Cotton Winder.

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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

  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Loader Limestone Quarry
    16%
  • General Farm Labourer
    11%
  • Colliery Hewer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Cotton Winder
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Higton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higton 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Higton. 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 277 military records available for the last name Higton. For the veterans among your Higton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Higton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Higton in 1965 was 79, and 92 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higton 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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