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Heeks Family History

Heeks Surname Meaning

unexplained; possibly a variant of Hicks.

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


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Where is the Heeks family from?

You can see how Heeks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heeks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heeks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Heeks families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heeks's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Heeks families in 1911.
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What did your Heeks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heeks. 27% of Heeks men worked as an Incapacitated and 68% of Heeks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heeks were Agricultural Tractor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    27%
  • Cowman
    20%
  • Market Gardeners Labourer
    14%
  • Agricultural Tractor Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Domestic Worker
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Heeks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heeks 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Heeks. 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 301 military records available for the last name Heeks. For the veterans among your Heeks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heeks lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Heeks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Heeks in 1969 was 66, and 47 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heeks 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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