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Hignite Family History

Hignite Surname Meaning

Variant of Hignight.

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


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Where is the Hignite family from?

You can see how Hignite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hignite family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hignite families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hignite families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hignite's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Hignite families in 1891.
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What did your Hignite ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hignite. 32% of Hignite men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hignite women 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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Labor
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hignite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hignite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hignite 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Hignite. 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 432 military records available for the last name Hignite. For the veterans among your Hignite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hignite lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Hignite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hignite in 1949 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hignite 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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