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Heastings Family History

Heastings 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: Hastings, Hasting, Headings, Harting, Helsing, Hellings, Keating

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Where is the Heastings family from?

You can see how Heastings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heastings family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heastings families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 8 Heastings families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heastings's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Heastings families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heastings surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Heastings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heastings 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Heastings. 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 42 military records available for the last name Heastings. For the veterans among your Heastings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heastings lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Heastings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Heastings in 1963 was 80, and 61 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heastings 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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