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Higleson Family History

Higleson 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: Milleson, Eagleson, Hilson, Higgerson, Higgason, Hillson, Higson

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Where is the Higleson family from?

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

There are 11 census records available for the last name Higleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higleson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Higleson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Higleson. For the veterans among your Higleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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