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Higgison Family History

Higgison Surname Meaning

see Higginson.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Higgison family from?

You can see how Higgison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higgison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Higgison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Higgison families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Higgison's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Higgison families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higgison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Higgison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Higgison. 46% of Higgison men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Higgison women worked as a Sales Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Higgison were Salesman and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Contractor
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Higgison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Higgison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higgison 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Higgison. 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 181 military records available for the last name Higgison. For the veterans among your Higgison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higgison lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Higgison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Higgison in 1971 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Higgison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higgison 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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