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Highly Family History

Highly 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: Highley, High, Hughley, Higham, Hight, Hinely, Lighty, Eighmy, Higby

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Where is the Highly family from?

You can see how Highly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Highly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Highly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Highly families living in Kentucky. This was about 38% of all the recorded Highly's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Highly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Highly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Highly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Highly. 47% of Highly men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Highly women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Highly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Highly 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Highly. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Highly. For the veterans among your Highly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Highly lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Highly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Highly in 1953 was 31, and 87 in 2003.

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