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Higgerson Family History

Higgerson Name Meaning

English (Warwickshire): variant of Higginson .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Higgason, Hankerson, Ingerson, Higginson, Hickerson, Wilkerson

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Where is the Higgerson family from?

You can see how Higgerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higgerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Higgerson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 6 Higgerson families living in Kentucky. This was about 46% of all the recorded Higgerson's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Higgerson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higgerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Higgerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Higgerson. 34% of Higgerson men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Higgerson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Higgerson were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Typist
    19%
  • Paper Folder
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Higgerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higgerson 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Higgerson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 314 military records available for the last name Higgerson. For the veterans among your Higgerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higgerson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Higgerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Higgerson in 1963 was 68, and 67 in 2004.

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