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Heyward Family History

Heyward Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hayward.

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


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Where is the Heyward family from?

You can see how Heyward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyward family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heyward families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 101 Heyward families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Heyward's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heyward families in 1891.
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What did your Heyward 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 Heyward. 82% of Heyward men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Heyward women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heyward were Lorry Driver and House 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
    82%
  • Lorry Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • House Duties
    3%

What Heyward family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Heyward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyward 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Heyward. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Heyward. For the veterans among your Heyward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyward lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Heyward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1960. The average life expectancy for Heyward in 1947 was 35, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heyward

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heyward 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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