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Higgason Family History

Higgason Surname Meaning

English (Hereford): unexplained. Compare Higgerson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Higgason family from?

You can see how Higgason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higgason family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Higgason families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Higgason families living in Durham. This was about 30% of all the recorded Higgason's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Higgason families in 1891.
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What did your Higgason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Higgason. 46% of Higgason men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Higgason women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Higgason were Carpenter and Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Higgason family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Higgason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higgason 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Higgason. 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 860 military records available for the last name Higgason. For the veterans among your Higgason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higgason lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Higgason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Higgason in 1955 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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