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Highberg Family History

Highberg 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: Hochberg, Hilberg, Hogberg, Hagberg, Hirshberg, Highberger, Hillberg

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Where is the Highberg family from?

You can see how Highberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Highberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Highberg families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 24 Highberg families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Highberg's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Highberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Highberg 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 Highberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Highberg. 100% of Highberg men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Highberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Highberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Highberg 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Highberg. 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 152 military records available for the last name Highberg. For the veterans among your Highberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Highberg lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Highberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Highberg in 1956 was 48, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Highberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Highberg 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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