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Higgings Family History

Higgings Surname Meaning

see Higgins.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Higgings family from?

You can see how Higgings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higgings family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Higgings families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Higgings families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Higgings's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Higgings families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higgings 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 Higgings ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Higgings. 67% of Higgings men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Higgings 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
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Higgings family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Higgings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higgings 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Higgings. 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 162 military records available for the last name Higgings. For the veterans among your Higgings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higgings lifespan?

Average Higgings life expectancy in 1994 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Higgings

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higgings 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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