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Heyme Family History

Heyme 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: Hemme, Heye, Heyne, Helme, Heyde, Heyse, Helm, Hyde, Holme, Hey

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Where is the Heyme family from?

You can see how Heyme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyme family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Heyme families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Heyme families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Heyme's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heyme families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyme surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Heyme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyme 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Heyme. 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 77 military records available for the last name Heyme. For the veterans among your Heyme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyme lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1973, in the United States, Heyme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Heyme in 1963 was 71, and 67 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heyme 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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