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Heaman Family History

Heaman Surname Meaning

see Hayman.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Heaman family from?

You can see how Heaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heaman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heaman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Heaman families living in Devon. This was about 27% of all the recorded Heaman's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Heaman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heaman 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 Heaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heaman. 36% of Heaman men worked as a Farmer and 84% of Heaman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heaman were Gardener (domestic) and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Assisting Farmer
    36%
  • Railway Clerk
    15%
  • Gardener (domestic)
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Assisting Farmer
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%

What Heaman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Heaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heaman 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 546 immigration records available for the last name Heaman. 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 505 military records available for the last name Heaman. For the veterans among your Heaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heaman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Heaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Heaman in 1963 was 81, and 98 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heaman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heaman 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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