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Highlan Family History

Highlan 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: Highland, Highman, Higham, Highley, Higman, Coghlan, Heighton

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Where is the Highlan family from?

You can see how Highlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Highlan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Highlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Highlan families living in Indiana. This was about 57% of all the recorded Highlan's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Highlan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Highlan 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 471 census records available for the last name Highlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Highlan 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Highlan. 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 65 military records available for the last name Highlan. For the veterans among your Highlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Highlan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Highlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Highlan in 1966 was 55, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Highlan 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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