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Heads Family History

Heads Surname Meaning

English (Durham and Northumberland): variant of Head with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Heads family from?

You can see how Heads families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heads family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heads families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 150 Heads families living in Durham. This was about 35% of all the recorded Heads's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Heads families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heads surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heads ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heads. 46% of Heads men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Heads women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heads were Farmer and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    46%
  • Coal Minerwinding Enginemanabove
    19%
  • Timber Porter (docks)
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Household Duties
    3%

What Heads family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Heads. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heads 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 626 immigration records available for the last name Heads. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Heads. For the veterans among your Heads ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heads lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Heads life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heads in 1964 was 56, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heads 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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