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Heymann Family History

Heymann 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: Heyman, Heumann, Hyman, Reymann, Bermann, Hayman, Hofmann, Hemann

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Where is the Heymann family from?

You can see how Heymann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heymann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heymann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Heymann families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Heymann's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Heymann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heymann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heymann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, German Jewish Refugee and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heymann. 100% of Heymann men worked as a German Jewish Refugee and 47% of Heymann 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

  • German Jewish Refugee
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    47%
  • Domestic Servant
    34%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Domestic Help
    6%

What Heymann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Heymann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heymann 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Heymann. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Heymann. For the veterans among your Heymann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heymann lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Heymann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heymann in 1950 was 49, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heymann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heymann 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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