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Heffey Family History

Heffey Surname Meaning

from Ó hÉamhthaigh see Heaphy.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Heffey family from?

You can see how Heffey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heffey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heffey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Heffey families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heffey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Heffey families in 1891.
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What did your Heffey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heffey. 100% of Heffey 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 815 census records available for the last name Heffey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heffey 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Heffey. 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 92 military records available for the last name Heffey. For the veterans among your Heffey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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