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Heatham Family History

Heatham 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: Leatham, Cheatham, Heath, Feltham, Latham, Eastham, Bentham, Heather

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Where is the Heatham family from?

You can see how Heatham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heatham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Heatham families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Heatham family living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heatham's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Heatham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heatham 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 80 census records available for the last name Heatham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heatham 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Heatham. 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 military records available for the last name Heatham. For the veterans among your Heatham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heatham lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1976, in the United States, Heatham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Heatham in 1972 was 74, and 62 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heatham 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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