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Highsaw Family History

Highsaw 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: Higham, Highman, Hisaw, High, Hoshaw, Higa, Highley, Hight, Bigham

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Where is the Highsaw family from?

You can see how Highsaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Highsaw family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Highsaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Highsaw families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Highsaw's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Highsaw families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Highsaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Highsaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Highsaw. 50% of Highsaw men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Highsaw women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Highsaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Highsaw 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Highsaw. 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 272 military records available for the last name Highsaw. For the veterans among your Highsaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Highsaw lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Highsaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Highsaw in 1965 was 81, and 69 in 1999.

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