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Headland Family History

Headland Surname Meaning

English: topographic name for a dweller ‘(by the) headland’ from Middle English hed(de) hefed + lond(e).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Headland family from?

You can see how Headland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Headland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Headland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 117 Headland families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Headland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Headland families in 1891.
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What did your Headland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Headland. 12% of Headland men worked as a Builders Labourer and 82% of Headland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Headland were Agricultural Labourer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Bricklayer
    12%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    2%

What Headland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Headland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Headland 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 970 immigration records available for the last name Headland. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Headland. For the veterans among your Headland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Headland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Headland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Headland in 1963 was 87, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Headland 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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