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Highsted Family History

Highsted Name Meaning

see Histed .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Hogsed, Highley, Hegstad, Hughston, Lighter, Highfield, Hight

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Where is the Highsted family from?

You can see how Highsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Highsted family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Highsted families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Highsted family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Highsted's in USA. New York had the highest population of Highsted families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Highsted surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Highsted ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Highsted. 64% of Highsted women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    19%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%
  • Private Means
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Highsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Highsted 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Highsted. 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 58 military records available for the last name Highsted. For the veterans among your Highsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Highsted lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1979, in the United States, Highsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Highsted in 1974 was 51, and 91 in 1979.

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