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Higel Family History

Higel 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: Igel, Hegel, Hagel, Rigel, Hiegel, Sigel, Hisel, Himel, Figel, Hugel

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Where is the Higel family from?

You can see how Higel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Higel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Higel families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Higel's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Higel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higel 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 Higel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Higel. 31% of Higel 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
    31%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%

What Higel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Higel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higel 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Higel. 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 157 military records available for the last name Higel. For the veterans among your Higel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higel lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Higel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Higel in 1951 was 72, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Higel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higel 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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