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Highett Family History

Highett Surname Meaning

see Hyatt.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Highett family from?

You can see how Highett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Highett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Highett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Highett families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Highett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Highett families in 1891.
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What did your Highett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Highett. 100% of Highett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Highett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Highett 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Highett. 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 70 military records available for the last name Highett. For the veterans among your Highett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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