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Higlen Family History

Higlen 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: Hillen, Higley, Hoglen, Hagen, Glen, Millen, Hille, Hiller, Hegler

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Where is the Higlen family from?

You can see how Higlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higlen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Higlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Higlen families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Higlen's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Higlen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higlen 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 63 census records available for the last name Higlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higlen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Higlen. 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 40 military records available for the last name Higlen. For the veterans among your Higlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higlen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Higlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Higlen in 1973 was 52, and 68 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higlen 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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