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Health Family History

Health Surname Meaning

Altered form of English and Scottish Heath. English and Scottish: perhaps a nickname from the vocabulary word health.

— Note: The population figure published by the US Census Bureau for this surname in the year 2000 is 105.

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


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Where is the Health family from?

You can see how Health families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Health family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Health families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Health families living in Glamorgan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Health's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Health families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Health 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 Health ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Painter decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Health. 34% of Health men worked as a Painter decorator and 83% of Health women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Health were Incapacitated and Old Age Pensioner.

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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

  • Painter decorator
    34%
  • Brewery Labourer
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    6%

What Health family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 856 census records available for the last name Health. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Health 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Health. 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 126 military records available for the last name Health. For the veterans among your Health ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Health lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Health life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Health in 1957 was 62, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Health 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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