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Higa Family History

Higa Name Meaning

Japanese: written phonetically 比嘉 ‘comparison’ and ‘praise’; the actual meaning however is unclear although it is the name of several locations in Okinawa. The surname is most common in western Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands.

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


Similar surnames: Haga, Niwa, Ige, Hino, Hoga, Hagg, Biga, Hora, Rega, Hege

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Where is the Higa family from?

You can see how Higa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Higa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Higa families living in Staffordshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Higa's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Higa families in 1891.
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What did your Higa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Higa. 40% of Higa men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Higa women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Higa were Proprietor and Cook. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Cook
    5%
  • Proprietor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Maid
    7%
  • Waitress
    7%
  • Cook
    6%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Higa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higa 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Higa. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Higa. For the veterans among your Higa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higa lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Higa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Higa in 1952 was 35, and 76 in 2004.

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