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Heydens Family History

Heydens 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: Heyden, Hayden, Heiden, Hyden, Hedden, Hebden, Hermens, Leyden, Heyde

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Where is the Heydens family from?

You can see how Heydens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heydens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Heydens family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Heydens's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Heydens families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Heydens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heydens 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Heydens. 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 34 military records available for the last name Heydens. For the veterans among your Heydens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heydens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Heydens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Heydens in 1966 was 75, and 57 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heydens 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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