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Heyer Family History

Heyer Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a grower or reaper of grass for hay from Middle High German höu ‘grass hay’ + the agent suffix -er. German: variant of Heier.

Dutch: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements hagi ‘enclosure fenced area’ + hari heri ‘army’. Dutch: nickname from Middle Dutch (h)eiger heeger heger ‘heron’.

English: variant of Ayer with prosthetic H.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Heyer family from?

You can see how Heyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 45 Heyer families living in Lancashire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Heyer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Heyer families in 1891.
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What did your Heyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heyer. 100% of Heyer men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Heyer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    13%
  • Cotton Weaver
    13%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Heyer. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Heyer. For the veterans among your Heyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyer lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Heyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Heyer in 1944 was 32, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heyer 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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