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Heels Family History

Heels Surname Meaning

see Heales and compare Heal and Heel.

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


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Where is the Heels family from?

You can see how Heels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heels family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heels families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Heels families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Heels's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heels families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heels ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heels. 100% of Heels men worked as a Gardener and 88% of Heels 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Chocolate Packer
    8%
  • Daily House Work
    5%

What Heels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Heels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heels 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Heels. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heels. For the veterans among your Heels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heels lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Heels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Heels in 1968 was 42, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heels 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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