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Heie Family History

Heie Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hee, Heim, Heier, Heien, Heide, Heit, Helie, Heid, Hege, Heike

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Where is the Heie family from?

You can see how Heie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heie families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Heie families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Heie's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Heie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Heie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heie 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Heie. 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 20 military records available for the last name Heie. For the veterans among your Heie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heie lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Heie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Heie in 1973 was 78, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heie 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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