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 Heayn family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Heayn Family History

Heayn 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: Hearn, Hayn, Heyn, Han, Hay, Hain, Bean, Dean, Heron, Hey

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Heayn family from?

You can see how Heayn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heayn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heayn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Heayn families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Heayn's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Heayn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heayn 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 did your Heayn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heayn. 100% of Heayn men worked as a House Decorator and 100% of Heayn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Heayn | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • House Decorator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Heayn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Heayn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heayn census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Heayn

Passenger Lists

There are 27 immigration records available for the last name Heayn. 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 Heayn immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 46 military records available for the last name Heayn. For the veterans among your Heayn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Heayn military records

You've only scratched the surface of Heayn family history

Discover More

What is the average Heayn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Heayn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Heayn in 1965 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heayn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heayn 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Heayn family tree

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