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Higinson Family History

Higinson 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: Higginson, Hogenson, Hoganson, Higgason, Wiginton, Higson, Hinson

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Where is the Higinson family from?

You can see how Higinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Higinson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Higinson families living in British Columbia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Higinson's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Higinson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higinson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 844 census records available for the last name Higinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higinson 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Higinson. 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 85 military records available for the last name Higinson. For the veterans among your Higinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higinson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Higinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Higinson in 1971 was 69, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higinson 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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