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Highmiller Family History

Highmiller 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: Kitzmiller, Heinmiller, Hogenmiller, Buchmiller, Rissmiller

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Where is the Highmiller family from?

You can see how Highmiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Highmiller family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Highmiller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Highmiller families living in Maryland. This was about 38% of all the recorded Highmiller's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Highmiller families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Highmiller 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 Highmiller ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Plasterer
    100%

What Highmiller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Highmiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Highmiller 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Highmiller. 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 23 military records available for the last name Highmiller. For the veterans among your Highmiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Highmiller lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Highmiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Highmiller in 1969 was 73, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Highmiller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Highmiller 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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