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Heanie Family History

Heanie 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: Heaney, Keane, Hance, Hanke, Deane, Hanif, Henne, Lennie, Helie

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Where is the Heanie family from?

You can see how Heanie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heanie family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Heanie families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Heanie families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heanie's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Heanie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heanie 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 76 census records available for the last name Heanie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heanie 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Heanie. 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 3 military records available for the last name Heanie. For the veterans among your Heanie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heanie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heanie 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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