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Highams Family History

Highams Surname Meaning

see Hyams.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Highams family from?

You can see how Highams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Highams family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Highams families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Highams families living in Kent. This was about 47% of all the recorded Highams's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Highams families in 1891.
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What did your Highams ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Highams. 100% of Highams men worked as a General Labourer Heavy Worker and 65% of Highams 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    36%

What Highams family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Highams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Highams 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Highams. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 80 military records available for the last name Highams. For the veterans among your Highams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Highams lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1984, in the United States, Highams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Highams in 1966 was 72, and 87 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Highams 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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