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Highriter Family History

Highriter 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: Hochreiter, Lighter, Lichliter, Hightower, Righter, Hignite, Richter

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Where is the Highriter family from?

You can see how Highriter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Highriter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Highriter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Highriter family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Highriter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Highriter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Highriter 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 120 census records available for the last name Highriter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Highriter 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Highriter. 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 7 military records available for the last name Highriter. For the veterans among your Highriter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Highriter lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Highriter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Highriter in 1974 was 79, and 97 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Highriter 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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