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Highell Family History

Highell 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: Rishell, Hipwell, Lightell, Highfill, Bignell, Michell, Fishell

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Where is the Highell family from?

You can see how Highell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Highell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Highell families living in Hampshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Highell's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Highell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Highell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Highell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Highell 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Highell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Highell. For the veterans among your Highell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Highell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Highell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Highell

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