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Heerey Family History

Heerey 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: Heery, Heeren, Heeney, Henry, Henley, Seeley, Heaney, Herre, Herren

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Where is the Heerey family from?

You can see how Heerey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heerey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Heerey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Heerey families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heerey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Heerey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heerey 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 Heerey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heerey. 100% of Heerey men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Heerey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 789 census records available for the last name Heerey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heerey 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Heerey. 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 61 military records available for the last name Heerey. For the veterans among your Heerey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heerey lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Heerey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heerey in 1950 was 65, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heerey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heerey 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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