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Heeve Family History

Heeve 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: Reeve, Heese, Heeke, Neve, Hees, Helle, Reese, Herre, Hove, Hegge

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Where is the Heeve family from?

You can see how Heeve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heeve family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heeve families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Heeve families living in New Jersey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Heeve's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Heeve families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heeve 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 221 census records available for the last name Heeve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heeve 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Heeve. 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 8 military records available for the last name Heeve. For the veterans among your Heeve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heeve lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1981, in the United States, Heeve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Heeve in 1980 was 70, and 72 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heeve 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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