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Higburg Family History

Higburg 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: Limburg, Homburg, Hamburg, Kilburg, Hilberg, Hogberg, Hagberg

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Where is the Higburg family from?

You can see how Higburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higburg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Higburg families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Higburg's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Higburg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higburg 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 25 census records available for the last name Higburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higburg 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 Higburg. 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 Higburg. For the veterans among your Higburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higburg lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1982, in the United States, Higburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Higburg in 1976 was 82, and 89 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higburg 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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