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Higenell Family History

Higenell 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: Bignell, Gesell, Hensell, Hipwell, Tinnell, Bicknell, Ravenell

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Where is the Higenell family from?

You can see how Higenell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higenell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Higenell families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Higenell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Higenell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higenell 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 Higenell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Higenell. 100% of Higenell men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Higenell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Higenell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higenell 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Higenell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Higenell. For the veterans among your Higenell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higenell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higenell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Higenell

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