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Heffley Family History

Heffley Surname Meaning

Variant of Hefley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Heffley family from?

You can see how Heffley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heffley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Heffley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Heffley families living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heffley's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Heffley families in 1891.
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What did your Heffley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heffley. 26% of Heffley men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Heffley women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heffley were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

What Heffley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Heffley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heffley 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Heffley. 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 962 military records available for the last name Heffley. For the veterans among your Heffley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heffley lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Heffley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Heffley in 1959 was 46, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heffley 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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