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Heaphey Family History

Heaphey Surname Meaning

from Ó hÉamhthaigh see Heaphy.

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


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You can see how Heaphey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heaphey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heaphey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Heaphey families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Heaphey's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Heaphey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Heaphey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heaphey 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Heaphey. 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 67 military records available for the last name Heaphey. For the veterans among your Heaphey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heaphey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Heaphey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Heaphey in 1970 was 75, and 72 in 1998.

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