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Heeds Family History

Heeds Surname Meaning

variant of Heed with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Heeds family from?

You can see how Heeds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heeds family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heeds families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Heeds families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Heeds's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Heeds families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heeds surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heeds ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lms Rly Passed Cleaner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heeds. 100% of Heeds men worked as a Lms Rly Passed Cleaner and 100% of Heeds 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Lms Rly Passed Cleaner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Heeds family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heeds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heeds 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Heeds. 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 128 military records available for the last name Heeds. For the veterans among your Heeds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heeds lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Heeds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heeds in 1971 was 70, and 74 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heeds

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heeds 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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