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Headdy Family History

Headdy 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: Heady, Headd, Eaddy, Heaney, Hardy, Reddy, Healey, Hendy, Heaphy

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Where is the Headdy family from?

You can see how Headdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Headdy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Headdy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Headdy families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Headdy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Headdy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Headdy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Headdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Headdy 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Headdy. 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 66 military records available for the last name Headdy. For the veterans among your Headdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Headdy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Headdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Headdy in 1964 was 68, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Headdy 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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