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Heagey Family History

Heagey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Heaney, Healey, Heagney, Hagey, Heagy, Heavey, Hagen, Henley, Hager

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Where is the Heagey family from?

You can see how Heagey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heagey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Heagey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Heagey families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Heagey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heagey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heagey 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 Heagey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heagey. 100% of Heagey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Heagey women worked as a Student Nurse.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    100%

What Heagey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Heagey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heagey 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Heagey. 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 44 military records available for the last name Heagey. For the veterans among your Heagey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heagey lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Heagey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Heagey in 1955 was 61, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heagey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heagey 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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