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Hignell Family History

Hignell Surname Meaning

perhaps from a diminutive of the personal name Higgin; compare Hignett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hignell family from?

You can see how Hignell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hignell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hignell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Hignell families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Hignell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hignell families in 1891.
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What did your Hignell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hignell. 100% of Hignell men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hignell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hignell 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Hignell. 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 208 military records available for the last name Hignell. For the veterans among your Hignell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hignell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Hignell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hignell in 1962 was 73, and 81 in 2002.

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