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Higha Family History

Higha 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: High, Higa, Higham, Hight, Hugh, Light, Haga, Haigh, Tighe, Jicha

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Where is the Higha family from?

You can see how Higha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higha family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Higha families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Higha family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Higha's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Higha families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higha 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 30 census records available for the last name Higha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higha 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Higha. 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 Higha. For the veterans among your Higha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higha lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higha 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Higha

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