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Highnote Family History

Highnote 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: Hinote, Hignite, Signore, Mignone, Gigante, Hight, Pignone, Hightower

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Where is the Highnote family from?

You can see how Highnote families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Highnote family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Highnote families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Highnote families living in Indiana. This was about 63% of all the recorded Highnote's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Highnote families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Highnote 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 Highnote ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Highnote. 28% of Highnote men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Highnote women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Farm
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Highnote family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Highnote. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Highnote 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Highnote. 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 337 military records available for the last name Highnote. For the veterans among your Highnote ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Highnote lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Highnote life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Highnote in 1961 was 52, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Highnote 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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