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Heirty Family History

Heirty 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: Hearty, Henry, Hertz, Harty, Heit, Heery, Hefty, Hirt, Heisey, Heitz

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Where is the Heirty family from?

You can see how Heirty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heirty family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Heirty families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Heirty's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heirty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heirty 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 65 census records available for the last name Heirty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heirty 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Heirty. 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 11 military records available for the last name Heirty. For the veterans among your Heirty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heirty lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Heirty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Heirty in 1973 was 69, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heirty 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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