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Heeding Family History

Heeding 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: Hedding, Herring, Harding, Helling, Henning, Helsing, Teeling

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Where is the Heeding family from?

You can see how Heeding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heeding family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Heeding families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Heeding families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Heeding's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Heeding families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heeding 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 Heeding family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Heeding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heeding 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Heeding. 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 21 military records available for the last name Heeding. For the veterans among your Heeding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heeding lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Heeding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Heeding in 1976 was 74, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heeding 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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