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Higelmire Family History

Higelmire 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: Hilaire, Rightmire, Hineline, Helmer, Livermore, Gilmore, Hilmer

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Where is the Higelmire family from?

You can see how Higelmire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higelmire family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Higelmire families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Higelmire's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Higelmire families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higelmire 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 62 census records available for the last name Higelmire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higelmire 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Higelmire. 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 12 military records available for the last name Higelmire. For the veterans among your Higelmire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higelmire lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Higelmire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Higelmire in 1946 was 49, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higelmire 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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