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Highers Family History

Highers 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: Siggers, Hughes, Biggers, Withers, Higuera, Hillers, Hiers, Hinners

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Where is the Highers family from?

You can see how Highers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Highers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Highers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Highers families living in Staffordshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Highers's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Highers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Highers 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 Highers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Highers. 59% of Highers men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Highers women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Highers were Proprietor and Assistant.

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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
    59%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Proprietor
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Assistant
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Highers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Highers 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Highers. 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 199 military records available for the last name Highers. For the veterans among your Highers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Highers lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Highers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Highers in 1962 was 50, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Highers 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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