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Heynne Family History

Heynne 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: Henne, Heyne, Senne, Henn, Henner, Wynne, Henney, Penne, Heying

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Where is the Heynne family from?

You can see how Heynne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heynne family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Heynne families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Heynne's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Heynne families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Heynne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heynne 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Heynne. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heynne. For the veterans among your Heynne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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