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Higett Family History

Higett 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: Hiett, Liggett, Minett, Rivett, Huett, Hogsett, Kivett, Hargett

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Where is the Higett family from?

You can see how Higett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Higett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Higett family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Higett's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Higett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Higett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higett 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Higett. 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 Higett. For the veterans among your Higett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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