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Highleyman Family History

Highleyman 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: Highley, Riggleman, Hillerman, Highman, Hileman, Hilleman, Hughley

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Where is the Highleyman family from?

You can see how Highleyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Highleyman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Highleyman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Highleyman families living in Missouri. This was about 57% of all the recorded Highleyman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Highleyman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Highleyman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Highleyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Highleyman 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Highleyman. 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 56 military records available for the last name Highleyman. For the veterans among your Highleyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Highleyman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Highleyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Highleyman in 1953 was 48, and 97 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Highleyman 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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