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Heater Family History

Heater Surname Meaning

English: in northern England possibly a habitational name from any of several small places in Yorkshire called Heater

apparently from a local variant of hawthorn.

variant of Hayter.

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


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Where is the Heater family from?

You can see how Heater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heater family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heater families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 47 Heater families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Heater's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heater families in 1891.
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What did your Heater ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heater. 43% of Heater men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Heater women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heater were Bus Conductor and Coach Machinist.

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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

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Invalid
    29%
  • Bus Conductor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Shorthand Typist
    5%
  • Coach Machinist
    5%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Heater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heater 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 873 immigration records available for the last name Heater. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Heater. For the veterans among your Heater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heater lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Heater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Heater in 1944 was 62, and 78 in 2004.

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