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 Heyrich family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Heyrich Family History

Heyrich 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: Hedrich, Henrich, Eyrich, Weyrich, Hemrich, Herrick, Fenrich

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Heyrich family from?

You can see how Heyrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyrich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heyrich families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Heyrich family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Heyrich's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heyrich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyrich 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 Heyrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Heyrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyrich census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Heyrich

Passenger Lists

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Heyrich. 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 Heyrich immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Heyrich. For the veterans among your Heyrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Heyrich military records

You've only scratched the surface of Heyrich family history

Discover More

What is the average Heyrich lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Heyrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Heyrich in 1967 was 75, and 92 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heyrich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heyrich 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 Heyrich family tree

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