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Heyden Family History

Heyden Surname Meaning

German: variant of Heiden. German: topographic name shortened from von der Heyden ‘of the heath’ (see Heid).

English: variant of Hayden.

Dutch: variant of Vanderheyden a cognate of 2 above.

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


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Where is the Heyden family from?

You can see how Heyden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heyden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 28 Heyden families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Heyden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Heyden families in 1891.
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What did your Heyden 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 Heyden. 50% of Heyden men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Heyden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heyden were Postman and Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    50%
  • Postman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Heyden. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Heyden. For the veterans among your Heyden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyden lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Heyden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Heyden in 1949 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

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