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Heeps Family History

Heeps Surname Meaning

see Heaps.

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


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Where is the Heeps family from?

You can see how Heeps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heeps family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heeps families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Heeps families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Heeps's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Heeps families in 1891.
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What did your Heeps ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heeps. 86% of Heeps 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Private Means
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Heeps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heeps 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Heeps. 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 248 military records available for the last name Heeps. For the veterans among your Heeps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heeps lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Heeps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Heeps in 1966 was 86, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heeps 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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