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Heddey Family History

Heddey 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: Hedden, Hedley, Heiden, Henley, Helder, Medley, Herder, Heaney

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Where is the Heddey family from?

You can see how Heddey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heddey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heddey families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Heddey families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Heddey's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Heddey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Heddey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heddey 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Heddey. 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 84 military records available for the last name Heddey. For the veterans among your Heddey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heddey lifespan?

Average Heddey life expectancy in 1997 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heddey 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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