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Heyman Name Meaning

English: variant of Hayman . Dutch: variant mostly Americanized (or archaic) and Flemish of Heijman itself a variant of Hey Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Heiman . Americanized form of German Heymann .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Herman, Heymann, Hyman, Neyman, Hayman, Eyman, Hetman, Helman, Weyman

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Where is the Heyman family from?

You can see how Heyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heyman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Heyman families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Heyman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heyman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heyman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Heyman. 50% of Heyman men worked as a Domestic Servant. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Domestic Servant
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Heyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyman 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Heyman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Heyman. For the veterans among your Heyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyman lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Heyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Heyman in 1949 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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