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Higginn Family History

Higginn 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: Higgins, Wiggin, Biggins, Siggins, Liggins, Riggins, Kiggins, Miggins

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Where is the Higginn family from?

You can see how Higginn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higginn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Higginn families living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Higginn's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Higginn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Higginn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higginn 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 Higginn. 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 1 military records available for the last name Higginn. For the veterans among your Higginn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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