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Headman Name Meaning

English: status name denoting a ‘head man leader’ from Middle English hed(de) hevod + man (Old English hēafod + mann).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Herdman, Holdman, Wadman, Henman, Heathman, Heldman, Hudman, Cadman

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Where is the Headman family from?

You can see how Headman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Headman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Headman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 64 Headman families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Headman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Headman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Headman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Headman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Headman. 86% of Headman 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    15%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Headman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Headman 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Headman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 616 military records available for the last name Headman. For the veterans among your Headman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Headman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Headman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Headman in 1954 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

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