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Hignut Family History

Hignut 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: Hight, Hudnut, Hignite, Hunt, Light, Hines, Eigner, Haut, Magnus

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Where is the Hignut family from?

You can see how Hignut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hignut family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hignut families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Hignut families living in Delaware. This was 100% of all the recorded Hignut's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Hignut families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hignut 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 146 census records available for the last name Hignut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hignut 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hignut. 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 28 military records available for the last name Hignut. For the veterans among your Hignut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hignut lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1983, in the United States, Hignut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hignut in 1967 was 80, and 68 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hignut 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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