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Highdale Family History

Highdale 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: Hinsdale, Dinsdale, Dugdale, Higham, Iredale, Highley, Hindle, Migdal

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Where is the Highdale family from?

You can see how Highdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Highdale family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Highdale families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Highdale's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Highdale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Highdale 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 Highdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Highdale. 100% of Highdale men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Highdale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Highdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Highdale 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Highdale. 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 28 military records available for the last name Highdale. For the veterans among your Highdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Highdale lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Highdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Highdale in 1969 was 37, and 54 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Highdale

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Highdale 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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