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Heikus Family History

Heikus 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: Heikes, Mikus, Heiss, Heiken, Heike, Heiges, Heis, Pikus, Petkus

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Heikus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heikus 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 immigration records available for the last name Heikus. 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 34 military records available for the last name Heikus. For the veterans among your Heikus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heikus lifespan?

Average Heikus life expectancy in 1989 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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