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Heane Family History

Heane Surname Meaning

from Middle English hen(e) heine ‘poor needy wretched’ (Old English hēan).

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


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Where is the Heane family from?

You can see how Heane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Heane families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Heane families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Heane's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heane families in 1911.
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What did your Heane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Oper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heane. 72% of Heane men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Heane women worked as a Machine Oper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heane were Owner and Maid.

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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
    72%
  • Owner
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Oper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heane 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 611 immigration records available for the last name Heane. 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 165 military records available for the last name Heane. For the veterans among your Heane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heane lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Heane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Heane in 1964 was 70, and 85 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heane 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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