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Heylman Family History

Heylman 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: Helman, Hellman, Heyman, Heilman, Heyrman, Hoylman, Hayman, Selman

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Where is the Heylman family from?

You can see how Heylman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heylman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Heylman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Heylman families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Heylman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heylman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heylman 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 Heylman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heylman. 100% of Heylman men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Heylman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 659 census records available for the last name Heylman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heylman 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Heylman. 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 50 military records available for the last name Heylman. For the veterans among your Heylman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heylman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Heylman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Heylman in 1966 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heylman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heylman 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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