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Higar Family History

Higar 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: Higa, Hagar, Haar, Hager, Vilar, Ungar, Haga, High, Bitar, Nagar

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Where is the Higar family from?

You can see how Higar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Higar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Higar families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Higar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Higar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higar 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 Higar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Higar. 50% of Higar men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Maintenance Man
    50%

What Higar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Higar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higar 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Higar. 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 106 military records available for the last name Higar. For the veterans among your Higar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Higar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Higar in 1963 was 72, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Higar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higar 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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