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Hignel Family History

Hignel 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: Hines, Eigner, Vignes, Himmel, Hine, Igel, Hegel, Hiner, Higbee

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Where is the Hignel family from?

You can see how Hignel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hignel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hignel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hignel families living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Hignel's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Hignel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hignel 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 47 census records available for the last name Hignel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hignel 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hignel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hignel. For the veterans among your Hignel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hignel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1992, in the United States, Hignel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hignel in 1970 was 71, and 64 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hignel 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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