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Heyers Family History

Heyers 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: Heyer, Meyers, Weyers, Heyes, Hyers, Beyers, Hayes, Meyer, Hayer

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Where is the Heyers family from?

You can see how Heyers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Heyers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Heyers families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heyers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heyers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyers 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 Heyers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heyers. 50% of Heyers men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Heyers women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heyers were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Heyers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Heyers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyers 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Heyers. 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 173 military records available for the last name Heyers. For the veterans among your Heyers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyers lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Heyers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heyers in 1966 was 72, and 95 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heyers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heyers 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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