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Heays Family History

Heays 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: Heys, Heaps, Hays, Keays, Hay, Hearn, Hayes, Hey, Hees, Haas

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Where is the Heays family from?

You can see how Heays families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heays family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Heays families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Heays families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heays's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Heays families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heays 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 531 census records available for the last name Heays. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heays 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Heays. 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 34 military records available for the last name Heays. For the veterans among your Heays ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heays lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1980, in the United States, Heays life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Heays in 1973 was 75, and 64 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heays 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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