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Heither Family History

Heither 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: Heather, Seither, Heitner, Reither, Heiter, Esther, Feather, Leitner

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Where is the Heither family from?

You can see how Heither families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heither family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heither families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Heither families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Heither's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Heither families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heither 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 516 census records available for the last name Heither. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heither 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Heither. 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 104 military records available for the last name Heither. For the veterans among your Heither ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heither lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Heither life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Heither in 1966 was 78, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heither 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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