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Headlee Family History

Headlee Surname Meaning

Altered form of Headley.

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


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Where is the Headlee family from?

You can see how Headlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Headlee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Headlee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Headlee families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Headlee's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Headlee families in 1891.
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What did your Headlee ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Headlee. 100% of Headlee 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%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Headlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Headlee 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Headlee. 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 Headlee. For the veterans among your Headlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Headlee lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Headlee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Headlee in 1957 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Headlee 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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