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Heeson Family History

Heeson Surname Meaning

see Heesom. see Hayson perhaps.

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


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Where is the Heeson family from?

You can see how Heeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heeson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Heeson families living in Flintshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Heeson's in United Kingdom. Flintshire had the highest population of Heeson families in 1891.
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What did your Heeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heeson. 100% of Heeson 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Heeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heeson 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Heeson. 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 122 military records available for the last name Heeson. For the veterans among your Heeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heeson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1979, in the United States, Heeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Heeson in 1972 was 80, and 84 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heeson 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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