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Heaward Family History

Heaward Surname Meaning

see Howard (1) and for post-medieval early bearers see Heward.

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


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Where is the Heaward family from?

You can see how Heaward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heaward family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Heaward families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Heaward families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Heaward's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heaward families in 1891.
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What did your Heaward ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heaward. 100% of Heaward women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Heaward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heaward 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Heaward. 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 33 military records available for the last name Heaward. For the veterans among your Heaward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heaward lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Heaward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Heaward in 1964 was 74, and 1 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heaward 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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