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Highnam Family History

Highnam Surname Meaning

see Hynam.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Highnam family from?

You can see how Highnam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Highnam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Highnam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Highnam families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Highnam's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Highnam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Highnam 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 Highnam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Highnam. 60% of Highnam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    40%

What Highnam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 477 census records available for the last name Highnam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Highnam 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Highnam. 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 39 military records available for the last name Highnam. For the veterans among your Highnam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Highnam lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Highnam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Highnam in 1966 was 86, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Highnam 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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