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Heyburn Family History

Heyburn Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from a lost or unidentified place probably in southern England named with an unknown first element + Old English burna ‘spring, stream’.

Irish (Ulster): possibly a variant of Scottish Hepburn.

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


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Where is the Heyburn family from?

You can see how Heyburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyburn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heyburn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Heyburn families living in Kent. This was about 48% of all the recorded Heyburn's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Heyburn families in 1891.
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What did your Heyburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heyburn. 81% of Heyburn 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Elementary School Teacher
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Cotton Weaver
    7%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Heyburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyburn 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 649 immigration records available for the last name Heyburn. 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 448 military records available for the last name Heyburn. For the veterans among your Heyburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyburn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Heyburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Heyburn in 1965 was 80, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heyburn 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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