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Heyink Family History

Heyink 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: Heying, Herink, Hyink, Heino, Helin, Hering, Huenink, Hedin, Hink

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Where is the Heyink family from?

You can see how Heyink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyink family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heyink families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Heyink families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Heyink's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Heyink families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyink 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 104 census records available for the last name Heyink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyink 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Heyink. 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 12 military records available for the last name Heyink. For the veterans among your Heyink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyink lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Heyink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Heyink in 1966 was 78, and 97 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heyink 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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