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Heyland Family History

Heyland Surname Meaning

see Hyland and compare Highland. see Hayland.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Heyland family from?

You can see how Heyland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Heyland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Heyland families living in Yorkshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Heyland's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Heyland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyland 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 Heyland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Research Chemist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heyland. 100% of Heyland men worked as a Research Chemist and 100% of Heyland 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Research Chemist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Heyland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Heyland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyland 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Heyland. 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 723 military records available for the last name Heyland. For the veterans among your Heyland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyland lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Heyland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Heyland in 1964 was 76, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heyland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heyland 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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