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Heyenck Family History

Heyenck 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: Heyen, Henck, Herrick, Heck, Heyer, Heien, Reeck, Herwick, Lebeck

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Where is the Heyenck family from?

You can see how Heyenck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyenck family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Heyenck families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Heyenck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heyenck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyenck 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 21 census records available for the last name Heyenck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyenck 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 immigration records available for the last name Heyenck. 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 Heyenck. For the veterans among your Heyenck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyenck lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Heyenck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Heyenck in 1964 was 83, and 85 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heyenck 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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