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Height Family History

Height Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hite.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Height family from?

You can see how Height families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Height family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Height families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 45 Height families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Height's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Height families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Height 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 Height ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Height. 83% of Height men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    83%
  • Labourer
    18%

What Height family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Height. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Height 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Height. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Height. For the veterans among your Height ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Height lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Height life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1959. The average life expectancy for Height in 1954 was 30, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Height

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Height 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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