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Heely Family History

Heely Surname Meaning

see Healey. from Ó hÉilidhe or Ó hÉalaighthe see Healy.

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


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Where is the Heely family from?

You can see how Heely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heely family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Heely families living in Alberta. This was about 46% of all the recorded Heely's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Heely families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heely 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 Heely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heely. 44% of Heely men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Heely women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heely were Salesman and School Teacher.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Chauffeur
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • School Teacher
    29%

What Heely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Heely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heely 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 777 immigration records available for the last name Heely. 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 617 military records available for the last name Heely. For the veterans among your Heely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heely lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Heely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Heely in 1959 was 62, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heely

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heely 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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