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Higginsen Family History

Higginsen 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: Higginson, Higgins, Biggins, Wigginton, Siggins, Liggins, Riggins

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Where is the Higginsen family from?

You can see how Higginsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higginsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Higginsen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Higginsen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Higginsen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Higginsen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Higginsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higginsen 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Higginsen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Higginsen. For the veterans among your Higginsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higginsen lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Higginsen

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