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Highmore Family History

Highmore Surname Meaning

From Highmoor in Wigton (Cumb) which is recorded as Heighmore in 1366 and derives from Old English hēah ‘high’ + mōr ‘moor’.

It is a location that has been historically significant and its name reflects the geography of the area.

The etymology suggests a rich linguistic heritage, indicating the landscape's elevation and terrain.

Furthermore, the name may also be associated with several other places that share similar nomenclature.

This highlights the common patterns found in place naming throughout the region.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Highmore family from?

You can see how Highmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Highmore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Highmore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Highmore families living in Somerset. This was about 23% of all the recorded Highmore's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Highmore families in 1891.
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What did your Highmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Highmore. 82% of Highmore 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
    82%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%

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There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Highmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Highmore 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 655 immigration records available for the last name Highmore. 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 148 military records available for the last name Highmore. For the veterans among your Highmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Highmore lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1991, in the United States, Highmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Highmore in 1978 was 82, and 86 in 1991.

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