This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Heastman family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Heastman Family History

Heastman 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: Eastman, Hetman, Hassman, Hartman, Westman, Hessman, Gerstman

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Heastman family from?

You can see how Heastman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heastman family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Heastman families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Heastman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heastman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heastman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Heastman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Heastman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heastman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Heastman

Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Heastman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Heastman immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Heastman. For the veterans among your Heastman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Heastman military records

You've only scratched the surface of Heastman family history

Discover More

What is the average Heastman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heastman 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 Heastman

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Heastman family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial