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Higans Family History

Higans 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: Hagans, Hogans, Hans, Gans, Hogan, Hagan, Higa, Higgins, Hirons

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Where is the Higans family from?

You can see how Higans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Higans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Higans family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Higans's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Higans families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higans 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 435 census records available for the last name Higans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higans 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Higans. 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 31 military records available for the last name Higans. For the veterans among your Higans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higans lifespan?

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