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Heasey Family History

Heasey 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, Heasley, Hessey, Heavey, Heisey, Keasey, Hersey

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Where is the Heasey family from?

You can see how Heasey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heasey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heasey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Heasey families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Heasey's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Heasey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Heasey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heasey 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 Heasey. 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 13 military records available for the last name Heasey. For the veterans among your Heasey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heasey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heasey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heasey

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