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Heedley Family History

Heedley 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: Headley, Hedley, Hendley, Henley, Medley, Seeley, Hemsley, Hadley

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Where is the Heedley family from?

You can see how Heedley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heedley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heedley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Heedley families living in Louisiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Heedley's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Heedley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heedley 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 131 census records available for the last name Heedley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heedley 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Heedley. 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 23 military records available for the last name Heedley. For the veterans among your Heedley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heedley lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2001, in the United States, Heedley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heedley in 1952 was 33, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heedley 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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