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Heady Family History

Heady Surname Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English hevedi hedi ‘impetuous’.

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


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Where is the Heady family from?

You can see how Heady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heady family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heady families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 52 Heady families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Heady's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Heady families in 1891.
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What did your Heady ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Baker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heady. 24% of Heady men worked as a Baker and 89% of Heady women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heady were Farmer Heavy Worker and Domestic Unpaid.

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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

  • Baker
    24%
  • Gardener
    16%
  • Railway Clerk
    16%
  • Farmer Heavy Worker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    3%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Heady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heady 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 978 immigration records available for the last name Heady. 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 Heady. For the veterans among your Heady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heady lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Heady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Heady in 1951 was 26, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heady 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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