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Highnell Family History

Highnell 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: Lightell, Highfill, Tichnell, Bignell, Rishell, Hipwell, Tinnell

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Where is the Highnell family from?

You can see how Highnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Highnell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Highnell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Highnell families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Highnell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Highnell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Highnell 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 28 census records available for the last name Highnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Highnell 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Highnell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Highnell. For the veterans among your Highnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Highnell lifespan?

Average Highnell life expectancy in 1985 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Highnell 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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