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Higlett Family History

Higlett Surname Meaning

from a double diminutive of the Middle English personal name Hikke (see Hick) with the suffixes -el + -ot.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Higlett family from?

You can see how Higlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higlett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Higlett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Higlett families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Higlett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Higlett families in 1891.
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What did your Higlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Higlett. 86% of Higlett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Ladies Hairdresser
    8%
  • Private Means
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Higlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higlett 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Higlett. 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 78 military records available for the last name Higlett. For the veterans among your Higlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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