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Heeney Family History

Heeney Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Heaney.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Heeney family from?

You can see how Heeney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heeney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heeney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 72 Heeney families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Heeney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Heeney families in 1891.
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What did your Heeney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heeney. 34% of Heeney men worked as a General Labourer and 91% of Heeney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heeney were Builders Labourer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • House Painter
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • House Duties unpaid
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    5%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Heeney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heeney 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 Heeney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heeney. For the veterans among your Heeney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heeney lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Heeney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Heeney in 1962 was 72, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heeney 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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