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Heye Family History

Heye Surname Meaning

English (mainly Yorkshire and Lancashire): variant of Hey. This surname is very rare in Britain.

North German, East Frisian, Flemish, and Dutch: variant of Hey.

In North America, this surname may also be an altered form of the Dutch variant Heije.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Heye family from?

You can see how Heye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heye family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heye families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Heye families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Heye's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heye families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heye 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 Heye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heye. 27% of Heye men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Heye women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heye were Operator and Clerk.

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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
    27%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    28%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Nurse
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Heye family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Heye lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Heye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Heye in 1962 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heye 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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