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Heanes Family History

Heanes Surname Meaning

variant of Heane with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Heanes family from?

You can see how Heanes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heanes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heanes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Heanes families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Heanes's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Heanes families in 1891.
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What did your Heanes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heanes. 89% of Heanes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Household Duties
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heanes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heanes 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Heanes. 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 52 military records available for the last name Heanes. For the veterans among your Heanes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heanes lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Heanes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Heanes in 1979 was 86, and 84 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heanes 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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