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Heian Family History

Heian 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: Heien, Hein, Heiman, Heman, Han, Hain, Bean, Hearn, Dean, Heron

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Where is the Heian family from?

You can see how Heian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heian family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Heian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Heian family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Heian's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Heian families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heian 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 Heian ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Heian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Heian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heian 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Heian. 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 22 military records available for the last name Heian. For the veterans among your Heian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heian lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Heian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Heian in 1965 was 75, and 69 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heian 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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