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Headrie Family History

Headrie 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: Hendrie, Headrick, Hendrix, Hearne, Eadie, Henrie, Harrie, Dearie

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Where is the Headrie family from?

You can see how Headrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Headrie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Headrie families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 6 Headrie families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Headrie's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Headrie families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Headrie 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 39 census records available for the last name Headrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Headrie 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Headrie. 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 2 military records available for the last name Headrie. For the veterans among your Headrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Headrie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Headrie 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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