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Heyan Family History

Heyan 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, Heyen, Heman, Heyn, Han, Yan, Bean, Hearn, Dean, Heron

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Where is the Heyan family from?

You can see how Heyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Heyan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Heyan families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Heyan's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Heyan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Heyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyan 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Heyan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Heyan. For the veterans among your Heyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heyan 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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