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Heymey Family History

Heymey 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: Henley, Hermes, Helmer, Heaney, Heyer, Healey, Hemme, Hesley, Hedley

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heymey 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 11 census records available for the last name Heymey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heymey 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 immigration records available for the last name Heymey. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Heymey. For the veterans among your Heymey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heymey lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Heymey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Heymey in 1975 was 73, and 93 in 1991.

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