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Higler Family History

Higler 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: Hiller, Hegler, Hagler, Sigler, Bigler, Gigler, Hibler, Zigler

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Where is the Higler family from?

You can see how Higler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Higler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Higler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 25% of all the recorded Higler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Higler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higler 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 Higler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Higler. 67% of Higler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Higler women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Higler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 658 census records available for the last name Higler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higler 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Higler. 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 157 military records available for the last name Higler. For the veterans among your Higler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higler lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Higler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Higler in 1968 was 78, and 80 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Higler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higler 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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