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Heeny Family History

Heeny 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: Heery, Henny, Hejny, Feeny, Heeney, Keeny, Heiny, Henry, Hey, Penny

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Where is the Heeny family from?

You can see how Heeny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heeny family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heeny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Heeny family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Heeny's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Heeny families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heeny 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 623 census records available for the last name Heeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heeny 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Heeny. 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 91 military records available for the last name Heeny. For the veterans among your Heeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heeny lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2002, in the United States, Heeny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Heeny in 1994 was 94, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heeny 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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