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Niggin Family History

Niggin 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: Wiggin, Riggin, Biggins, Higgins, Biggio, Negrin, Biglin, Siggins

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Where is the Niggin family from?

You can see how Niggin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niggin family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Niggin families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Niggin's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Niggin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niggin 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 71 census records available for the last name Niggin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niggin 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Niggin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Niggin. For the veterans among your Niggin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niggin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1980, in the United States, Niggin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Niggin in 1973 was 63, and 81 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niggin 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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