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Heathers Family History

Heathers Name 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: Weathers, Heather, Feathers, Geathers, Leathers, Feather, Heatherly

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Where is the Heathers family from?

You can see how Heathers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heathers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heathers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 23 Heathers families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Heathers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heathers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heathers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heathers ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heathers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heathers 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Heathers. 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 179 military records available for the last name Heathers. For the veterans among your Heathers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heathers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Heathers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heathers in 1963 was 45, and 69 in 2003.

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