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Heytens Family History

Heytens 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: Hermens, Heyden, Mertens, Heyen, Heyes, Neyens, Heynen, Hayes, Hayden

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Where is the Heytens family from?

You can see how Heytens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heytens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Heytens families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Heytens's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Heytens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heytens 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 Heytens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heytens. 100% of Heytens men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Heytens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Heytens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heytens 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Heytens. 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 30 military records available for the last name Heytens. For the veterans among your Heytens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heytens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heytens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Heytens in 1963 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heytens 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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