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Hightree Family History

Hightree 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: Highley, Higbee, Lightner, Lighter, Hight, Lightsey, Lightle

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Where is the Hightree family from?

You can see how Hightree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hightree family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hightree families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hightree family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hightree's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hightree families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hightree 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 Hightree ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hightree. 42% of Hightree men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hightree women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hightree were Truck Driver and Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Hightree family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Hightree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hightree 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hightree. 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 110 military records available for the last name Hightree. For the veterans among your Hightree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hightree lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hightree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hightree in 1965 was 89, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hightree 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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