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Higgibotham Family History

Higgibotham 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: Higginbotham, Higinbotham, Higgenbotham, Higginbottom, Longbotham

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Where is the Higgibotham family from?

You can see how Higgibotham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higgibotham family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Higgibotham families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Higgibotham's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Higgibotham families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Higgibotham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higgibotham 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Higgibotham. 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 7 military records available for the last name Higgibotham. For the veterans among your Higgibotham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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