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Heynds Family History

Heynds 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: Hynds, Haynes, Hendy, Hynes, Heyne, Heyde, Heyd, Hennis, Heins, Heys

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Where is the Heynds family from?

You can see how Heynds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heynds family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Heynds families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Heynds families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Heynds's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Heynds families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Heynds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heynds 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Heynds. 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 2 military records available for the last name Heynds. For the veterans among your Heynds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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