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Headman Family History

Headman Surname Meaning

English: status name denoting a ‘head man leader’ from Middle English hed(de) hevod + man (Old English hēafod + mann).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Headman family from?

You can see how Headman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Headman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Headman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Headman families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Headman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Headman families in 1911.
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What did your Headman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Moulder
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Headman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Headman 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Headman. 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 616 military records available for the last name Headman. For the veterans among your Headman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Headman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Headman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Headman in 1954 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Headman 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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