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Heyen Family History

Heyen Surname Meaning

East Frisian North German and Dutch: patronymic from Heye. In North America this surname may also be an altered form of the Dutch variant Heijen.

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


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Where is the Heyen family from?

You can see how Heyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Heyen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Heyen families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Heyen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heyen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyen 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 Heyen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heyen. 34% of Heyen men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Heyen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heyen were Proprietor and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Housework
    15%

What Heyen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Heyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyen 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 803 immigration records available for the last name Heyen. 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 669 military records available for the last name Heyen. For the veterans among your Heyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Heyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Heyen in 1961 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heyen 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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