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Heffe Family History

Heffe 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: Heffel, Helle, Hoff, Herre, Huffer, Neff, Hegge, Hee, Reff, Heide

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Where is the Heffe family from?

You can see how Heffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heffe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Heffe families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Heffe families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heffe's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Heffe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heffe 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 220 census records available for the last name Heffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heffe 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Heffe. 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 205 military records available for the last name Heffe. For the veterans among your Heffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heffe lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heffe 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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