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Heeb Family History

Heeb Surname Meaning

Swiss German: from Habo a short form of several ancient Germanic names formed with hadu ‘strife’ as the first elementsee Haab.

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


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Where is the Heeb family from?

You can see how Heeb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heeb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heeb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Heeb families living in Middlesex. This was about 64% of all the recorded Heeb's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Heeb families in 1891.
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What did your Heeb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heeb. 100% of Heeb 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Heeb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heeb 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 579 immigration records available for the last name Heeb. 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 664 military records available for the last name Heeb. For the veterans among your Heeb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heeb lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Heeb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Heeb in 1956 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heeb 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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