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Heasman Family History

Heasman Surname Meaning

for a dweller ‘(in the) brushwood’. The name is equivalent to atte Hese; see Hayes (3).

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


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Where is the Heasman family from?

You can see how Heasman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heasman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Heasman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 362 Heasman families living in Sussex. This was about 55% of all the recorded Heasman's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Heasman families in 1891.
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What did your Heasman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heasman. 13% of Heasman men worked as a Bricklayer and 78% of Heasman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heasman were Builders Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    13%
  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Gardener
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Heasman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heasman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Heasman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heasman. For the veterans among your Heasman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heasman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Heasman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Heasman in 1964 was 85, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heasman 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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