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Heights Family History

Heights 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: Height, Heighton, Hight, Heiges, Knights, Haight, Leighty, Leight

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Where is the Heights family from?

You can see how Heights families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heights family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heights families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Heights families living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Heights's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Heights families in 1880.
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What did your Heights ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heights. 64% of Heights men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Heights women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heights were Attendant and Housekeeper. .

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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
    64%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Attendant
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    30%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Laundress
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heights. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heights 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Heights. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Heights. For the veterans among your Heights ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heights lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Heights life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Heights in 1965 was 45, and 66 in 2003.

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