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Heefer Family History

Heefer 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: Helfer, Heeter, Hoefer, Reefer, Hepfer, Heefner, Keefer, Heller

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Where is the Heefer family from?

You can see how Heefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heefer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Heefer families living in Iowa. This was about 71% of all the recorded Heefer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Heefer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heefer 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 213 census records available for the last name Heefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heefer 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Heefer. 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 25 military records available for the last name Heefer. For the veterans among your Heefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heefer lifespan?

Average Heefer life expectancy in 1991 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heefer 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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