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Highnett Family History

Highnett 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: Hughlett, Hughett, Liggett, Minett, Hodnett, Highley, Hogsett

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Where is the Highnett family from?

You can see how Highnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Highnett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Highnett families living in Worcestershire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Highnett's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Highnett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Highnett 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 59 census records available for the last name Highnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Highnett 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Highnett. 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 22 military records available for the last name Highnett. For the veterans among your Highnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Highnett lifespan?

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