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Heigley Family History

Heigley 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: Keigley, Hewgley, Higley, Henley, Hemsley, Hensley, Begley, Healey

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Where is the Heigley family from?

You can see how Heigley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heigley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heigley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Heigley families living in New Jersey. This was about 31% of all the recorded Heigley's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Heigley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heigley 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 Heigley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heigley. 100% of Heigley men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Heigley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Heigley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heigley 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Heigley. 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 77 military records available for the last name Heigley. For the veterans among your Heigley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heigley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Heigley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Heigley in 1968 was 65, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heigley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heigley 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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