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Headdey Family History

Headdey Surname 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: Headley, Headden, Heaney, Hadden, Hedden, Hadley, Healey, Heasley

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Where is the Headdey family from?

You can see how Headdey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Headdey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Headdey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Headdey families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Headdey's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Headdey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Headdey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Headdey 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Headdey. 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 5 military records available for the last name Headdey. For the veterans among your Headdey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Headdey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Headdey 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.

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