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Higes Family History

Higes 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: Hines, Heiges, Hires, Hites, Himes, Higgs, Hiles, Hipes, Miles, Hayes

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Where is the Higes family from?

You can see how Higes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Higes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Higes families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Higes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Higes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higes 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 196 census records available for the last name Higes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higes 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Higes. 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 29 military records available for the last name Higes. For the veterans among your Higes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Higes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Higes in 1968 was 72, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higes 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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