Highman Family History

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Highman Name Meaning

English: nickname for a tall man (see High).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Digman, Hochman, Lightman, Richman, Higman, Hillman, Hickman, Higham

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Highman Family Origin

Where is the Highman family from?

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You can see how Highman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Highman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Highman families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Highman families living in Dorset. This was about 12% of all the recorded Highman's in the UK. Dorset had the highest population of Highman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Highman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Highman Family Occupations

What did your Highman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Highman. 5% of Highman men worked as a Retired and 55% of Highman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Highman were Aircraft Fitter and Nun

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Retired
    5%
  • Gardener
    4%
  • fitter (lifts
    2%
  • Aircraft Fitter
    2%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    55%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Nun
    3%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Highman Historical Records

What Highman family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Highman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Highman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 790 immigration records available for the last name Highman. 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 Card

There are 447 military records available for the last name Highman. For the veterans among your Highman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Highman Life Expectancy

What is the average Highman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Highman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Highman in 1954 was 42, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Highman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Highman 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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