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Heftie Family History

Heftie 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: Hefti, Hefter, Helie, Heggie, Heft, Hefty, Hentze, Heflin, Hastie

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Where is the Heftie family from?

You can see how Heftie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heftie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heftie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Heftie families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Heftie's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heftie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heftie 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 100 census records available for the last name Heftie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heftie 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Heftie. 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 24 military records available for the last name Heftie. For the veterans among your Heftie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heftie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Heftie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Heftie in 1966 was 89, and 32 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heftie 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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