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Heighter Family History

Heighter Name 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: Heighton, Keigher, Lighter, Leichter, Feighner, Feightner, Righter

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Where is the Heighter family from?

You can see how Heighter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heighter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Heighter families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Heighter's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Heighter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heighter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heighter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laundress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heighter. 100% of Heighter women worked as a Laundress. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%
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What Heighter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Heighter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heighter 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Heighter. 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 20 military records available for the last name Heighter. For the veterans among your Heighter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heighter lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Heighter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Heighter in 1974 was 49, and 23 in 2003.

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