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Heyeman Family History

Heyeman 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: Hegeman, Heyman, Hedeman, Heyrman, Hayman, Herdman, Hetman, Hageman

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Where is the Heyeman family from?

You can see how Heyeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyeman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Heyeman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heyeman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heyeman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyeman 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 116 census records available for the last name Heyeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyeman 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Heyeman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Heyeman. For the veterans among your Heyeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyeman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heyeman 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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