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Heyst Family History

Heyst 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: Herst, Heys, Heist, Heydt, Heyse, Herbst, Best, Oest, Hey, Hurst

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Where is the Heyst family from?

You can see how Heyst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyst family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Heyst families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Heyst families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Heyst's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Heyst families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyst 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 113 census records available for the last name Heyst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyst 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Heyst. 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 1 military records available for the last name Heyst. For the veterans among your Heyst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyst lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1975, in the United States, Heyst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Heyst in 1974 was 74, and 72 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heyst 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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