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Higana Family History

Higana 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: Hogan, Hagan, Hirata, Higa, Lagana, Hirano, Pizana, Rigano, Piana

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Where is the Higana family from?

You can see how Higana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higana family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Higana family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Higana's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Higana families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Higana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higana 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 immigration records available for the last name Higana. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Higana. For the veterans among your Higana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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