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Higgott Family History

Higgott Surname Meaning

see Higgitt.

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


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Where is the Higgott family from?

You can see how Higgott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higgott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Higgott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 54 Higgott families living in Staffordshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Higgott's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Higgott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higgott 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 Higgott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Higgott. 100% of Higgott men worked as a Private Means and 75% of Higgott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • Private Means
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Work
    5%

What Higgott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Higgott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higgott 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Higgott. 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 138 military records available for the last name Higgott. For the veterans among your Higgott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higgott lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2004, in the United States, Higgott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Higgott in 1990 was 96, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Higgott

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higgott 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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