Origins of the Higginbotham surname

About the Higginbothams

We have a total of 9390 records for people with the last name Higginbotham.

Find out more about your family in our records

    or try an advanced search
    Start free trial
    “
    I’ve managed to trace back to the mid-1500s! I can’t believe it! Utterly engrossing and I have uncovered some quite moving and heartbreaking stories attached to various ancestors. You don’t need any qualifications to start - just time patience, and some information.
    SS
    Stuart
    Trustpilot logoTrustpilot 5 stars
    1 of 3

    Start your family tree

    Trace your family back in time. Make new discoveries and see what other Findmypast family historians in our genealogy community have discovered about the Higginbothams.

    Sign up to get started

    Delve deeper into the Higginbotham family's history

    OrkneyShetlandHighlandsWestern IslesGrampianTaysideCentralStrathclydeFifeLothianBordersDumfriesNorth East 30North West 448Isle of ManYorkshire 101East Midlands 47West Midlands 92East 4London 259South East 25South West 9South WalesMid WalesWest WalesNorth Wales 11Republic of IrelandNorthern Ireland

    In 1921, most Higginbothams lived in north-west

    Census records trace your ancestors through each generation, so you can follow where your relatives lived through each decade.

    1,200 Higginbotham Travel & migration records
    8,100 Higginbothams found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Higginbotham

    How common is your surname?

    You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

    We have for the Higginbotham surname. The oldest one dates back to 1629.

    Who were Higginbothams most likely to marry?

    Our tell us which families married Higginbothams.

    What are the most common Higginbotham first names?

    John

    William

    Mary

    Elizabeth

    Our tell us the names of Higginbotham family members
    Man with milk churns and census card collage
    Census records provide incredible detail on names, ages, marital statuses, occupations and more.

    Common jobs for Higginbothams

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Higginbothams in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    82

    Silk Winder

    47

    Dressmaker

    35

    Silk Weaver

    33

    Living On Own Means

    19

    Commmon male occupations for Higginbothams in 1921

    Coal Miner

    79

    Silk Weaver

    65

    Farm Hands

    46

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    42

    Farmer

    37

    We found over 34,000 family trees with the Higginbotham surname

    Trace your family back in time and see what other Findmypast family historians in our genealogy community have discovered about the Higginbothams.

    Search for a relative in our family trees

    Learn more about the lives of Higginbotham family members

    How rare is your surname?

    Have you ever wondered if your family na...

    The rise and fall of these disappearing British surnames

    Could your surname be on the brink of di...

    English surnames explained: The seven types of last names you should know

    Ever wondered where our last names come...

    How to find the maiden names of women in your family tree

    Try these simple tricks to pinpoint your...

    4 simple steps to starting your family history journey

    Starting your family history journey is...

    Share your discoveries

    Share to WhatsApp

    Share to Facebook

    Look for a different surname