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Higginbotha Family History

Higginbotha 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, Higginson

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Where is the Higginbotha family from?

You can see how Higginbotha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higginbotha family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Higginbotha families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Higginbotha families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Higginbotha's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Higginbotha families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higginbotha 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 Higginbotha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Higginbotha. 100% of Higginbotha men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Higginbotha women worked as a Housework.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Higginbotha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Higginbotha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higginbotha 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Higginbotha. 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 Higginbotha. For the veterans among your Higginbotha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higginbotha lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Higginbotha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Higginbotha in 1978 was 71, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higginbotha 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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