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Hehs Family History

Hehs 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: Hees, Hehl, Hess, Hehr, Heis, Kehs, Heys, Hehn, Hahs, He

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Where is the Hehs family from?

You can see how Hehs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hehs family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Hehs families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Hehs families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Hehs's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hehs families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hehs 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 94 census records available for the last name Hehs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hehs 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Hehs. 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 135 military records available for the last name Hehs. For the veterans among your Hehs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hehs lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Hehs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hehs in 1980 was 22, and 82 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hehs 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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