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Higins Family History

Higins 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: Higgins, Hagins, Biggins, Hirons, Siggins, Liggins, Agins, Riggins

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Where is the Higins family from?

You can see how Higins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Higins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Higins families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Higins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Higins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higins 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 Higins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Higins. 67% of Higins men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Higins women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Higins were Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Higins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higins 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Higins. 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 250 military records available for the last name Higins. For the veterans among your Higins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higins lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2002, in the United States, Higins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Higins in 2000 was 32, and 61 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Higins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higins 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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