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Hefney Family History

Hefney 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: Heaney, Henney, Hefley, Heiney, Hefner, Heney, Heeney, Henry, Henley

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Where is the Hefney family from?

You can see how Hefney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hefney family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Hefney family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hefney's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Hefney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hefney 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 58 census records available for the last name Hefney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hefney 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 Hefney. 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 24 military records available for the last name Hefney. For the veterans among your Hefney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hefney lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2001, in the United States, Hefney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hefney in 1952 was 42, and 63 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hefney 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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