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Heddy Family History

Heddy Surname Meaning

English (London): variant of Heady.

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


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Where is the Heddy family from?

You can see how Heddy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heddy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Heddy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Heddy families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Heddy's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Heddy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heddy 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 Heddy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heddy. 50% of Heddy men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

What Heddy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heddy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heddy 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Heddy. 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 253 military records available for the last name Heddy. For the veterans among your Heddy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heddy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heddy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Heddy in 1963 was 67, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heddy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heddy 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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