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Heynen Family History

Heynen Surname Meaning

Flemish Dutch and German: variant of Heinen.

In North America this surname may also be an altered form of the more common Dutch variant Heijnen.

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


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Where is the Heynen family from?

You can see how Heynen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heynen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Heynen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Heynen families living in Suffolk. This was about 64% of all the recorded Heynen's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Heynen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heynen 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 Heynen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heynen. 40% of Heynen men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Heynen women worked as a Typist.

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Farm Operator
    20%
  • Janitor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Heynen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heynen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heynen 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 611 immigration records available for the last name Heynen. 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 396 military records available for the last name Heynen. For the veterans among your Heynen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heynen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heynen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Heynen in 1963 was 64, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heynen 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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