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Higgisn Family History

Higgisn 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: Wiggin, Higgins, Higginson, Higgason, Riggin, Higgs, Biggs, Digges

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Where is the Higgisn family from?

You can see how Higgisn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higgisn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Higgisn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Higgisn family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Higgisn's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Higgisn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Higgisn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higgisn 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Higgisn. 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 12 military records available for the last name Higgisn. For the veterans among your Higgisn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higgisn lifespan?

Average Higgisn life expectancy in 1997 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higgisn 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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