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Heyenga Family History

Heyenga 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: Hayenga, Heying, Heyen, Iyengar, Heyer, Melena, Zelenka, Heien

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Where is the Heyenga family from?

You can see how Heyenga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyenga family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heyenga families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Heyenga families living in Iowa. This was about 60% of all the recorded Heyenga's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Heyenga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyenga 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 Heyenga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heyenga. 100% of Heyenga men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Heyenga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Heyenga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyenga 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Heyenga. 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 33 military records available for the last name Heyenga. For the veterans among your Heyenga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyenga lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Heyenga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Heyenga in 1967 was 85, and 72 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heyenga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heyenga 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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