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Hignight Family History

Hignight Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of English Hignett which is from a pet form of the personal name Hick.

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


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Where is the Hignight family from?

You can see how Hignight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hignight family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hignight families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Hignight families living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hignight's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hignight families in 1840.
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What did your Hignight ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hignight. 37% of Hignight men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Hignight women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hignight were Brick Mason and Bookkeeper.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Brick Mason
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    40%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%

What Hignight family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hignight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hignight 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Hignight. 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 435 military records available for the last name Hignight. For the veterans among your Hignight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hignight lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hignight life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hignight in 1952 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

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