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Heokey Family History

Heokey 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: Henley, Hooley, Heaney, Healey, Hiskey, Berkey, Trokey, Honey, Heikes

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Where is the Heokey family from?

You can see how Heokey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heokey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heokey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Heokey families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Heokey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heokey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heokey 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 6 census records available for the last name Heokey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heokey 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 Heokey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heokey. For the veterans among your Heokey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heokey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heokey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heokey

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