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Higgenbotham Family History

Higgenbotham Name Meaning

English (Derbyshire): variant of Higginbotham .

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


Similar surnames: Higinbotham, Higginbottom, Higginbotham, Hickenbottom, Sidebotham

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Where is the Higgenbotham family from?

You can see how Higgenbotham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higgenbotham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Higgenbotham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Higgenbotham families living in British Columbia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Higgenbotham's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Higgenbotham families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higgenbotham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Higgenbotham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Higgenbotham. 26% of Higgenbotham men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Higgenbotham women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Higgenbotham were Farm Laborer and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Higgenbotham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higgenbotham 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Higgenbotham. 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 706 military records available for the last name Higgenbotham. For the veterans among your Higgenbotham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higgenbotham lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Higgenbotham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Higgenbotham in 1956 was 81, and 79 in 2004.

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