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Heh Family History

Heh 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: He, Hey, Hehl, Hee, Hew, Zeh, Reh, Leh, Hehr, Hoh

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Where is the Heh family from?

You can see how Heh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Heh families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Heh's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Heh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heh 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 Heh ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Heh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 702 census records available for the last name Heh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heh 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Heh. 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 637 military records available for the last name Heh. For the veterans among your Heh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Heh in 1963 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heh 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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