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Headdings Family History

Headdings Name 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: Headings, Heddings, Hedding, Eddings, Meddings, Geddings, Hastings

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Where is the Headdings family from?

You can see how Headdings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Headdings family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Headdings families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Headdings's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Headdings families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Headdings surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Headdings ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Headdings ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Headdings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Headdings 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Headdings. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Headdings. For the veterans among your Headdings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Headdings lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Headdings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Headdings in 1970 was 87, and 90 in 2004.

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