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Heyns Family History

Heyns 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: Heyne, Heins, Heys, Heyes, Heyn, Hayes, Hey, Hees, Heino, Haynes

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Where is the Heyns family from?

You can see how Heyns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyns family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Heyns families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Heyns families living in Middlesex. This was about 35% of all the recorded Heyns's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Heyns families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 955 census records available for the last name Heyns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyns 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Heyns. 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 161 military records available for the last name Heyns. For the veterans among your Heyns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyns lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Heyns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heyns in 1951 was 60, and 67 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heyns 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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