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Heyson Family History

Heyson 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: Henson, Herson, Hewson, Hyson, Hesson, Heydon, Heron, Benson, Elson

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Where is the Heyson family from?

You can see how Heyson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heyson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Heyson families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Heyson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Heyson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyson 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 Heyson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heyson. 34% of Heyson men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Heyson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Heyson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyson 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Heyson. 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 57 military records available for the last name Heyson. For the veterans among your Heyson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heyson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Heyson in 1963 was 35, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heyson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heyson 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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