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Heighman Family History

Heighman 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: Heishman, Highman, Heighton, Hegeman, Reichman, Meighan, Hegman

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Where is the Heighman family from?

You can see how Heighman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heighman family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Heighman families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Heighman's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Heighman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heighman 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 105 census records available for the last name Heighman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heighman 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Heighman. 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 13 military records available for the last name Heighman. For the veterans among your Heighman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heighman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heighman 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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