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Higman Name Meaning

English (Cornwall and Devon): variant of Hickman .

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


Similar surnames: Hinman, Digman, Hilman, Pigman, Higson, Zigman, Highman, Hegman

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Where is the Higman family from?

You can see how Higman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Higman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Higman families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Higman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Higman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Higman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Higman. 67% of Higman men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Painter
    34%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Higman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Higman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 923 military records available for the last name Higman. For the veterans among your Higman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Higman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Higman in 1944 was 25, and 77 in 2004.

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