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Highberger Family History

Highberger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Heiberger.

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


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Where is the Highberger family from?

You can see how Highberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Highberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Highberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Highberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Highberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Highberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Highberger 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 Highberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Highberger. 29% of Highberger men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Highberger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Highberger were Salesman and Clerical.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    31%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Clerical
    9%

What Highberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Highberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Highberger 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Highberger. 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 263 military records available for the last name Highberger. For the veterans among your Highberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Highberger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Highberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Highberger in 1963 was 79, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Highberger 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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