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Heighan Family History

Heighan 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: Meighan, Deighan, Heighton, Higham, Heneghan, Deignan, Hegman, Heiman

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Where is the Heighan family from?

You can see how Heighan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heighan family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Heighan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Heighan family living in Isle of Man. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heighan's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man and 1 other county had the highest population of Heighan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Heighan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heighan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Heighan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Heighan. For the veterans among your Heighan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heighan lifespan?

Average Heighan life expectancy in 1997 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heighan 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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