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Heightley Family History

Heightley Surname Meaning

see Heatley.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Heightley family from?

You can see how Heightley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heightley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Heightley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Heightley families living in Durham. This was about 57% of all the recorded Heightley's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Heightley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heightley 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 Heightley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heightley. 100% of Heightley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Heightley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Heightley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heightley 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Heightley. 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 30 military records available for the last name Heightley. For the veterans among your Heightley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heightley lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1989, in the United States, Heightley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Heightley in 1988 was 87, and 85 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heightley 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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