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Highbrown Family History

Highbrown 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: Brown, Heighton, Disbrow, Higdon, Hughston, Hebron, Disharoon

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Where is the Highbrown family from?

You can see how Highbrown families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Highbrown family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Highbrown families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Highbrown family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Highbrown's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Highbrown families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Highbrown. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Highbrown 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Highbrown. 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 6 military records available for the last name Highbrown. For the veterans among your Highbrown ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Highbrown lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Highbrown life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Highbrown in 1968 was 76, and 39 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Highbrown 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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