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Highbe Family History

Highbe 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: High, Higham, Tighe, Highley, Higbee, Hight, Higby, Higbie, Hugh

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Highbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Highbe 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Highbe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Highbe. For the veterans among your Highbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Highbe lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Highbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Highbe in 1955 was 58, and 92 in 2001.

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