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Heyum Family History

Heyum 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: Hexum, Helm, Hey, Hyun, Heyer, Yum, Heim, Holum, Henjum, Veum

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Where is the Heyum family from?

You can see how Heyum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Heyum family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Heyum's in USA. California had the highest population of Heyum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyum 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 Heyum ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Butcher
    100%

What Heyum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Heyum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyum 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Heyum. 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 68 military records available for the last name Heyum. For the veterans among your Heyum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyum lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Heyum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Heyum in 1967 was 77, and 98 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heyum 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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