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Highdon Family History

Highdon 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: Higdon, Heighton, Rigdon, Hughson, Highman, Dighton, Higson, Hibdon

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Where is the Highdon family from?

You can see how Highdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Highdon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Highdon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Highdon family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Highdon's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Highdon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Highdon 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 105 census records available for the last name Highdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Highdon 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Highdon. 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 Highdon. For the veterans among your Highdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Highdon lifespan?

Average Highdon life expectancy in 1996 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Highdon 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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