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Heddle Family History

Heddle Surname Meaning

from Heddle (Orkney).

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


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Where is the Heddle family from?

You can see how Heddle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heddle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Heddle families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 41 Heddle families living in Durham. This was about 41% of all the recorded Heddle's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Heddle families in 1891.
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What did your Heddle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Boilermakers Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heddle. 100% of Heddle men worked as a Boilermakers Labourer and 89% of Heddle 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Boilermakers Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Private Means
    12%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Heddle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heddle 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Heddle. 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 261 military records available for the last name Heddle. For the veterans among your Heddle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heddle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Heddle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Heddle in 1964 was 82, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heddle 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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