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Heyman Family History

Heyman Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hayman. Dutch: variant mostly Americanized (or archaic) and Flemish of Heijman itself a variant of Hey.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Heiman. Americanized form of German Heymann.

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


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Where is the Heyman family from?

You can see how Heyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heyman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 52 Heyman families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Heyman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heyman families in 1891.
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What did your Heyman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heyman. 50% of Heyman men worked as a Builders Labourer and 77% of Heyman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heyman were Company Director and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    50%
  • Company Director
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    6%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Heyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyman 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Heyman. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Heyman. For the veterans among your Heyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyman lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Heyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Heyman in 1949 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heyman 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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