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Heyking Family History

Heyking 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, Herring, Helling, Henning, Helsing, Herling, Hering, Hemming

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyking 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 31 census records available for the last name Heyking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyking 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Heyking. 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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There are 400 military records available for the last name Heyking. For the veterans among your Heyking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyking lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1976, in the United States, Heyking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Heyking in 1968 was 79, and 71 in 1976.

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