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Heiyen Family History

Heiyen 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: Heiden, Heien, Heiken, Heyen, Heinen, Heyer, Eisen, Herren, Hedden

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Where is the Heiyen family from?

You can see how Heiyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heiyen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Heiyen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Heiyen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heiyen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heiyen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Heiyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heiyen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Heiyen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Heiyen. For the veterans among your Heiyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heiyen lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Heiyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Heiyen in 1983 was 86, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heiyen 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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