Higman Family History

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Higman Name Meaning

English (chiefly Devon): variant of Hickman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Hinman, Digman, Hilman, Pigman, Higson, Zigman, Highman, Hegman

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Higman Family Origin

Where is the Higman family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Higman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Higman families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Higman families living in Delaware. This was about 29% of all the recorded Higman's in the USA. Delaware and 2 other states had the highest population of Higman families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Higman Family Occupations

    What did your Higman ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Hatter and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Higman. The most common Higman occupation in the USA was Farmer. 43% of Higman's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Higman family was Bank Clerk.

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    • Farmer

      43%

    • Hatter

      5%

    • Keeping House

      5%

    • Bank Clerk

      2%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Higman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Higman Historical Records

    What Higman family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Higman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Higman. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Higman. For the veterans among your Higman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Higman Life Expectancy

    What is the average Higman lifespan?

    Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Higman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Higman in 1944 was 25, and 77 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Higman

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higman 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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