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Higgans Family History

Higgans Surname Meaning

see Higgins.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Higgans family from?

You can see how Higgans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higgans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Higgans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Higgans families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Higgans's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Higgans families in 1911.
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What did your Higgans ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Higgans. 100% of Higgans women worked as a Labourer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Higgans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higgans 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 632 immigration records available for the last name Higgans. 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 384 military records available for the last name Higgans. For the veterans among your Higgans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higgans lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1998, in the United States, Higgans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Higgans in 1956 was 44, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higgans 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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