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Heams Family History

Heams Surname Meaning

see Eames.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Heams family from?

You can see how Heams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heams family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heams families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Heams families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heams's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heams families in 1891.
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What did your Heams ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 818 census records available for the last name Heams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heams 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Heams. 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 85 military records available for the last name Heams. For the veterans among your Heams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heams lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1992, in the United States, Heams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Heams in 1980 was 85, and 78 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heams 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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