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Higuerra Family History

Higuerra 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: Higuera, Guerra, Figueira, Figueroa, Esguerra, Figura, Noguera

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Where is the Higuerra family from?

You can see how Higuerra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higuerra family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Higuerra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 54 Higuerra families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Higuerra's in USA. California had the highest population of Higuerra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higuerra 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 Higuerra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Higuerra. 100% of Higuerra women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Higuerra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Higuerra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higuerra 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Higuerra. 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 10 military records available for the last name Higuerra. For the veterans among your Higuerra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higuerra lifespan?

Average Higuerra life expectancy in 1968 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higuerra 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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