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Heekin Family History

Heekin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Egan.

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


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Where is the Heekin family from?

You can see how Heekin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heekin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heekin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Heekin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Heekin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Heekin families in 1891.
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What did your Heekin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Traveling Salesman
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

What Heekin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 978 census records available for the last name Heekin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heekin 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Heekin. 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 204 military records available for the last name Heekin. For the veterans among your Heekin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heekin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Heekin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Heekin in 1953 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heekin 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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