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Higle Family History

Higle 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: Hille, Hogle, Wigle, Hisle, Hile, Sigle, Hegle, Hagle, Higley, Hingle

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Where is the Higle family from?

You can see how Higle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Higle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Higle families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Higle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Higle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higle 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 Higle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Higle. 47% of Higle men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Higle women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Higle were Farming and Factory.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Farming
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Factory
    40%

What Higle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 968 census records available for the last name Higle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higle 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Higle. 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 146 military records available for the last name Higle. For the veterans among your Higle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Higle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Higle in 1963 was 69, and 60 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Higle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higle 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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