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Heeler Family History

Heeler Surname Meaning

see Healer.

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


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Where is the Heeler family from?

You can see how Heeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heeler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heeler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Heeler families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Heeler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heeler families in 1911.
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What did your Heeler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Heeler. 100% of Heeler men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Heeler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Heeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heeler 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Heeler. 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 643 military records available for the last name Heeler. For the veterans among your Heeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heeler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Heeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Heeler in 1964 was 79, and 66 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heeler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heeler 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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