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Heysen Family History

Heysen 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: Hessen, Heyden, Hensen, Heyser, Heyen, Heyse, Heynen, Hayden, Heiden

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Where is the Heysen family from?

You can see how Heysen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heysen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heysen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Heysen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Heysen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heysen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heysen 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 147 census records available for the last name Heysen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heysen 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Heysen. 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 15 military records available for the last name Heysen. For the veterans among your Heysen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heysen lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Heysen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Heysen in 1976 was 82, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heysen 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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