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Heynes Family History

Heynes Surname Meaning

see Haynes.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Heynes family from?

You can see how Heynes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heynes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heynes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Heynes families living in Warwickshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Heynes's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Heynes families in 1891.
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What did your Heynes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heynes. 100% of Heynes men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 80% of Heynes 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

  • Dairy Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Heynes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heynes 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 631 immigration records available for the last name Heynes. 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 303 military records available for the last name Heynes. For the veterans among your Heynes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heynes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Heynes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Heynes in 1965 was 89, and 45 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heynes 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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