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Highman Family History

Highman Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hayman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Highman family from?

You can see how Highman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Highman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Highman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Highman families living in Dorset. This was about 12% of all the recorded Highman's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Highman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Highman 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 Highman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Highman. 60% of Highman men worked as a Retired and 82% of Highman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Highman were Gardener and Nun.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    60%
  • Gardener
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Nun
    5%

What Highman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Highman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Highman 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 790 immigration records available for the last name Highman. 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 447 military records available for the last name Highman. For the veterans among your Highman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Highman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Highman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Highman in 1954 was 42, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Highman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Highman 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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