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Highstone Family History

Highstone 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: Hughston, Heighton, Hingston, Hogston, Pistone, Whitestone, Lidstone

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Where is the Highstone family from?

You can see how Highstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Highstone family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Highstone families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Highstone family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Highstone's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Highstone families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Highstone 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 703 census records available for the last name Highstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Highstone 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Highstone. 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 19 military records available for the last name Highstone. For the veterans among your Highstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Highstone lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Highstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Highstone in 1969 was 66, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Highstone 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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