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Heyrend Family History

Heyrend 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: Herren, Herreid, Heyden, Behrend, Heeren, Heyen, Berend, Heynen

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Where is the Heyrend family from?

You can see how Heyrend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyrend family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Heyrend families living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Heyrend's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Heyrend families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyrend 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 Heyrend ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heyrend. 58% of Heyrend men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Teacher
    43%

What Heyrend family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Heyrend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyrend 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Heyrend. 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 37 military records available for the last name Heyrend. For the veterans among your Heyrend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyrend lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Heyrend life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Heyrend in 1970 was 91, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heyrend

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heyrend 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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