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Heyens Family History

Heyens 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, Heyes, Neyens, Hayes, Hees, Heyer, Heien, Keyes, Meyers

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Where is the Heyens family from?

You can see how Heyens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heyens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Heyens family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Heyens's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Heyens families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyens 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 192 census records available for the last name Heyens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyens 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Heyens. 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 17 military records available for the last name Heyens. For the veterans among your Heyens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Heyens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Heyens in 1966 was 71, and 88 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heyens 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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