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Higsby Family History

Higsby 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: Bigsby, Rigsby, Higby, Risby, Lisby, Bigby, Wisby, Rigby, Digby

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Where is the Higsby family from?

You can see how Higsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higsby family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Higsby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Higsby family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Higsby's in USA. New York had the highest population of Higsby families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higsby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Higsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Higsby. 100% of Higsby men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Higsby women worked as a Maid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Higsby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Higsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higsby 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Higsby. 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 29 military records available for the last name Higsby. For the veterans among your Higsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higsby lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Higsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Higsby in 1970 was 48, and 40 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Higsby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higsby 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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