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Higer Family History

Higer 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: Hager, Hilger, Hoger, Tiger, Hiner, Heger, Hier, Huger, Hinger, Hiter

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Where is the Higer family from?

You can see how Higer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Higer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Higer families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Higer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Higer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higer 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 Higer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Higer. 36% of Higer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Higer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Higer were Proprietor and Cashier.

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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
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Cashier
    50%

What Higer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Higer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higer 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Higer. 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 173 military records available for the last name Higer. For the veterans among your Higer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Higer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Higer in 1963 was 96, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Higer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higer 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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