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Heysham Family History

Heysham Surname Meaning

see Haysom. see Hyson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Heysham family from?

You can see how Heysham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heysham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Heysham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Heysham families living in Virginia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Heysham's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Heysham families in 1840.
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What did your Heysham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heysham. 100% of Heysham 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 Heysham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 554 census records available for the last name Heysham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heysham 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Heysham. 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 49 military records available for the last name Heysham. For the veterans among your Heysham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heysham lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Heysham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Heysham in 1966 was 83, and 39 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heysham 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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