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Heyhurst Family History

Heyhurst Surname Meaning

see Hayhurst.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Heyhurst family from?

You can see how Heyhurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyhurst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Heyhurst families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Heyhurst families living in Yorkshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Heyhurst's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Heyhurst families in 1891.
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What did your Heyhurst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heyhurst. 100% of Heyhurst women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 889 census records available for the last name Heyhurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyhurst 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Heyhurst. 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 38 military records available for the last name Heyhurst. For the veterans among your Heyhurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyhurst lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heyhurst 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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