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Heyner Family History

Heyner 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, Henner, Hegner, Heyne, Hefner, Herner, Hevner, Heyser, Hepner

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Where is the Heyner family from?

You can see how Heyner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Heyner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Heyner families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Heyner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heyner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyner 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 Heyner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heyner. 31% of Heyner men worked as a Butcher and 25% of Heyner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heyner were Miner and Saleslady.

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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

  • Butcher
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Miner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Dietitian
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%

What Heyner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 920 census records available for the last name Heyner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyner 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Heyner. 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 292 military records available for the last name Heyner. For the veterans among your Heyner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Heyner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heyner in 1961 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heyner 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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