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Heffill Family History

Heffill 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: Offill, Heffel, Hill, Hell, Neill, Hamill, Sheffield, Hensell

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Where is the Heffill family from?

You can see how Heffill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heffill family name was found in the UK, and Scotland in 1891. The most Heffill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Heffill families living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heffill's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Heffill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heffill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heffill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heffill. 100% of Heffill 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 393 census records available for the last name Heffill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heffill 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Heffill. 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 25 military records available for the last name Heffill. For the veterans among your Heffill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heffill lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heffill

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