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Higginston Family History

Higginston 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, Wigginton, Wiggington, Hingston, Higgins, Higgerson

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Where is the Higginston family from?

You can see how Higginston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higginston family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Higginston family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Higginston's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Higginston families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higginston 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 81 census records available for the last name Higginston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higginston 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Higginston. 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 Higginston. For the veterans among your Higginston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higginston lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Higginston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Higginston in 1980 was 72, and 89 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higginston 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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