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Higerson Family History

Higerson 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: Higgerson, Holgerson, Iverson, Ingerson, Einerson, Pierson, Herson

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Where is the Higerson family from?

You can see how Higerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higerson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Higerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 6 Higerson families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Higerson's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Higerson families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Higerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higerson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Higerson. 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 77 military records available for the last name Higerson. For the veterans among your Higerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higerson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1986, in the United States, Higerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Higerson in 1965 was 79, and 80 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higerson 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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