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Headspeath Family History

Headspeath 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: Hudspeth, Hedgpeth, Helseth, Hesketh, Halseth, Redpath, Hemesath

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Where is the Headspeath family from?

You can see how Headspeath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Headspeath family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Headspeath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Headspeath families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Headspeath's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Headspeath families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Headspeath 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 Headspeath ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Headspeath. 100% of Headspeath 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
    100%

What Headspeath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Headspeath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Headspeath 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Headspeath. 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 63 military records available for the last name Headspeath. For the veterans among your Headspeath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Headspeath lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Headspeath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Headspeath in 1964 was 75, and 83 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Headspeath

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Headspeath 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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