Highshew Family History

Highshew Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Highley, Hipsher, Higashi, Hinshaw, Hanshew, Minshew, Fisher, Risher, Henshaw, Fishel

809 record(s) for Highshew

112	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
32	Military Records
10	Immigration Records
102	Census and Voter Lists
553	Member Trees

Where is the Highshew family from?

You can see how Highshew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Highshew family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Highshew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Highshew families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Highshew's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Highshew families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Highshew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Highshew family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 102 census records available for the last name Highshew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Highshew census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Highshew. 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.

Military Records

There are 32 military records available for the last name Highshew. For the veterans among your Highshew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Highshew lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Highshew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Highshew in 1971 was 87, and 88 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Highshew ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.