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Highlingale Family History

Highlingale 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: Nightingale, Nightengale, Fillingame, Hickling, Kightlinger

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Where is the Highlingale family from?

You can see how Highlingale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Highlingale family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Highlingale families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Highlingale's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Highlingale families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Highlingale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Highlingale 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Highlingale. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Highlingale. For the veterans among your Highlingale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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