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Higgiebotham Family History

Higgiebotham 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: Higginbotham, Higinbotham, Higgenbotham, Higginbottom, Sidebotham

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Where is the Higgiebotham family from?

You can see how Higgiebotham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higgiebotham family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Higgiebotham family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Higgiebotham's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Higgiebotham families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higgiebotham 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 7 census records available for the last name Higgiebotham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higgiebotham 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Higgiebotham. 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 3 military records available for the last name Higgiebotham. For the veterans among your Higgiebotham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higgiebotham lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1989, in the United States, Higgiebotham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Higgiebotham in 1979 was 78, and 81 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higgiebotham 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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