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Heading Family History

Heading Surname Meaning

Possibly a medieval survival of a reconstructed Old English given name Heddīn a derivative of Headda proposed to explain certain place-names like Hednesford (Staffs) with the final syllable assimilated to the verbal element -ing.

Is Heden' 1379 in Poll Tax (Barton Turf Norfolk) may not be an example of this name. Alternatively, perhaps a variant of Headen.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Heading families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heading family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heading families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 77 Heading families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Heading's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heading families in 1891.
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What did your Heading ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heading. 24% of Heading men worked as a Farmer and 68% of Heading women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heading were Bank Manager Retired and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    24%
  • House Decorator
    16%
  • Retired
    16%
  • Bank Manager Retired
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Heading. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heading 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Heading. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Heading. For the veterans among your Heading ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heading lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Heading life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Heading in 1958 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

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