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Heigh Family History

Heigh Name Meaning

see Hay and High .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: High, Haigh, Leigh, Heigl, Reigh, Height, Hugh, Haugh, Feig, Heino

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Where is the Heigh family from?

You can see how Heigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heigh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Heigh families living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Heigh's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Heigh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heigh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heigh. 36% of Heigh men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Heigh women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heigh were Operator and Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Heigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heigh 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 611 immigration records available for the last name Heigh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 585 military records available for the last name Heigh. For the veterans among your Heigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heigh lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Heigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Heigh in 1967 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

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