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Highsmith Family History

Highsmith Surname Meaning

English: occupational name for a smith with the distinguishing epithet high

probably denoting one whose forge was at a higher location than another nearby smith.

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


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Where is the Highsmith family from?

You can see how Highsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Highsmith family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Highsmith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Highsmith family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Highsmith's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Highsmith families in 1891.
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What did your Highsmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Highsmith. 100% of Highsmith 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Highsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Highsmith 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Highsmith. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Highsmith. For the veterans among your Highsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Highsmith lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Highsmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Highsmith in 1953 was 48, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Highsmith 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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