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Heyhoe Family History

Heyhoe Surname Meaning

see Hayhoe.

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


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Where is the Heyhoe family from?

You can see how Heyhoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyhoe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Heyhoe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 74 Heyhoe families living in Norfolk. This was about 73% of all the recorded Heyhoe's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Heyhoe families in 1891.
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What did your Heyhoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heyhoe. 20% of Heyhoe men worked as a Retired and 85% of Heyhoe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heyhoe were Police Constable (retired and Household Duties gardening.

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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

  • Retired
    20%
  • Haulage Contractor
    14%
  • Farm Labourer
    14%
  • Police Constable (retired
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Domestic (cook)
    5%
  • Household Duties gardening
    5%

What Heyhoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heyhoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyhoe 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Heyhoe. 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 157 military records available for the last name Heyhoe. For the veterans among your Heyhoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyhoe lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1994, in the United States, Heyhoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Heyhoe in 1978 was 85, and 87 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heyhoe 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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