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Heedly Family History

Heedly 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: Hendy, Hendry, Healy, Needle, Headley, Hoesly, Hedley, Keedy, Reedy

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Where is the Heedly family from?

You can see how Heedly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heedly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heedly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Heedly families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Heedly's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Heedly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heedly 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 79 census records available for the last name Heedly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heedly 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Heedly. 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 26 military records available for the last name Heedly. For the veterans among your Heedly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heedly lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Heedly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Heedly in 1968 was 36, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heedly 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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