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Heyel Family History

Heyel 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: Heyer, Hegel, Hebel, Heye, Heyl, Hefel, Heyen, Heyes, Hayes, Peel

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Where is the Heyel family from?

You can see how Heyel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Heyel families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Heyel families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heyel's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Heyel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heyel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heyel. 100% of Heyel 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
    100%

What Heyel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Heyel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyel 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Heyel. 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 94 military records available for the last name Heyel. For the veterans among your Heyel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Heyel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Heyel in 1959 was 54, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heyel 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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