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Heley Family History

Heley Name Meaning

see Ely . see Healey .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Henley, Healey, Hesley, Yeley, Hedley, Haley, Hefley, Hevey, Eley

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Where is the Heley family from?

You can see how Heley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 15 Heley families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Heley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Heley. 100% of Heley men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Heley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Heley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 727 military records available for the last name Heley. For the veterans among your Heley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Heley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Heley in 1965 was 68, and 85 in 2004.

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