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Higaen Family History

Higaen 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: Hagen, Hillen, Hogan, Hagan, Higa, Higdon, Hogen, Higbee, Heggen

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Where is the Higaen family from?

You can see how Higaen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higaen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Higaen families living in Missouri. This was about 54% of all the recorded Higaen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Higaen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higaen 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 21 census records available for the last name Higaen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higaen 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 Higaen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Higaen. For the veterans among your Higaen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higaen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higaen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Higaen

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