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Higgenbothan Family History

Higgenbothan 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: Higgenbotham, Higginbotham, Higinbotham, Higginbottom, Hergenrother

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Where is the Higgenbothan family from?

You can see how Higgenbothan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higgenbothan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Higgenbothan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Higgenbothan family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Higgenbothan's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Higgenbothan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higgenbothan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Higgenbothan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Higgenbothan. 42% of Higgenbothan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Higgenbothan women worked as a House Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Higgenbothan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Higgenbothan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higgenbothan 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Higgenbothan. 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 63 military records available for the last name Higgenbothan. For the veterans among your Higgenbothan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higgenbothan lifespan?

Average Higgenbothan life expectancy in 2003 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Higgenbothan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higgenbothan 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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