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Hignie Family History

Hignie 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: Higbie, Hignite, Hine, Pirnie, Higbee, Heggie, Hince, Biggie, Winnie

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Where is the Hignie family from?

You can see how Hignie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hignie family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Hignie families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hignie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hignie families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Hignie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hignie 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hignie. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hignie. For the veterans among your Hignie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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