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Heatherby Family History

Heatherby 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: Heatherly, Weatherby, Weatherly, Heather, Eatherly, Neathery

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Where is the Heatherby family from?

You can see how Heatherby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heatherby family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Heatherby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Heatherby family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Heatherby's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Heatherby families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heatherby 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 180 census records available for the last name Heatherby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heatherby 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 Heatherby. 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 27 military records available for the last name Heatherby. For the veterans among your Heatherby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heatherby lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Heatherby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heatherby in 1978 was 74, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heatherby 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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